WO2019167291A1

WO2019167291A1 - Doorbell, key management system, and intercom system

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Publication number: WO2019167291A1
Application number: PCT/JP2018/014761
Authority: WO
Inventors: 誠也山川; 美慧田; 崇古屋; 宏行宮尾; 伸一郎曽村
Original assignee: アイホン株式会社
Priority date: 2018-02-27
Filing date: 2018-04-06
Publication date: 2019-09-06
Also published as: EP3737080A1; EP3737080A4; US20210406820A1; CN111758249A; CN113507543A

Abstract

This doorbell (2) is provided with an operation unit (22) which can perform a call operation, a camera (26), a microphone (23), a speaker (24), and a control unit (21) which is connected to the operation unit (22), the camera (26), the microphone (23) and the speaker (24) and which can directly or indirectly communicate with an external device in which delivery information relating to a delivery item is recorded. The control unit (21) acquires delivery item information from the external device, and, on the basis of said delivery item information, transmits a delivery notification about the delivery item to an information terminal (3) associated with the occupant of the residence to which the doorbell (2) is attached.

Description

Doorbell, key management system, and intercom system

The present invention relates to a doorbell.

The present invention also relates to a key management system.

The present invention also relates to an intercom system.

A WIFI doorbell that includes a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and an operation unit and that can wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device is known (see Patent Document 1, etc.).

Also, if there is no one in the residence due to going out, etc., the resident cannot answer the call from the visitor. For this reason, for example, when a courier company visits in the absence of a resident, the courier company can redeliver it at the time when the resident is present, or leave the parcel at the entrance, etc. Reference 8). Therefore, various delivery boxes for storing packages delivered by a delivery company have been proposed (see Patent Document 9).

US Patent No. 9094584 U.S. Pat. No. 8,872,915 U.S. Pat. No. 9,237,318 US Pat. No. 8,144,183 U.S. Pat. No. 9432638 U.S. Pat. No. 9,485,478 U.S. Pat. No. 9516284 Japan Special Table 2009-500262 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-126498

In recent years, the amount of deliverables has increased due to the spread of mail order sales, and the problem of re-delivery in the absence of customers at delivery destinations has become an issue. For this reason, in order to reduce the man-hours and costs of re-delivery, a service has been started in which a delivery item is placed at a front door of a delivery destination house or the like when a customer is absent (so-called “placement service”). However, in this “placement” service, there is a risk of delivery theft or loss.

Also, services that a delivery company can provide in the absence are mainly a re-delivery service and a placement service. In the re-delivery service, the resident is required to request the courier for re-delivery, and the courier is required to re-deliver. In the placement service, the delivered parcel may be stolen. For this reason, it has also been tried to leave a spare key near the entrance and have a visitor (for example, a courier) use the spare key when the resident is absent, and have the parcel delivered in the house. However, even in this case, there is a risk that a person other than the intended person may enter the house using a spare key, and there is an improvement in crime prevention.

In addition, since many of the conventional delivery boxes are not for detached houses but for apartments, there is no impact on residents even if they are mischievous, such as putting something that is not delivered to the delivery box. It was. In recent years, however, detached home delivery boxes have begun to be used. A detached delivery box is different from a collective housing delivery box in that it can be opened and closed by anyone, so there is a risk of the above-mentioned mischief. If the above-mentioned mischief is performed, there is a possibility that the influence by mischief directly affects the resident.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a doorbell that allows a resident to easily grasp information about a delivery item.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a doorbell capable of watching a delivery placed at a front door.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a key management system capable of safely installing and managing keys outdoors.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an intercom system that can prevent the delivery box from being opened for mischief and can prevent the mischief of the delivery box from affecting residents.

In order to achieve the above object, the doorbell of the present invention comprises:
An operation unit capable of calling operation;
A camera,
With a microphone,
Speakers,
A doorbell comprising: a control unit connected to the operation unit, the camera, the microphone, and the speaker, and capable of directly or indirectly communicating with an external device in which delivery item information relating to a delivery item is recorded; ,
The control unit acquires the delivery information from the external device and, based on the delivery information, sends a delivery notification of the delivery to an information terminal associated with a resident of the house to which the doorbell is attached. Configured to send.

According to the above configuration, by notifying the resident's information terminal of the delivery notification, it is possible to provide a doorbell that allows the resident to easily grasp information related to the delivery.

In the above doorbell,
The control unit may be configured to receive a reply notification from the information terminal that has received the delivery notification, and to perform an automatic receiving operation for automatically receiving the delivery based on the reply notification. .

This configuration can reduce the redelivery of deliveries when the resident is absent.

In the above doorbell,
The automatic receipt operation may include at least one of voice guidance from the speaker and transmission of an automatic receipt to the external device.

According to this configuration, the delivery person can easily know that the resident wants to receive it automatically, and the delivery person can obtain and issue an automatic receipt as a certificate of completion of delivery. .

In order to achieve the above object, the doorbell of the present invention comprises:
An operation unit capable of calling operation;
A camera,
With a microphone,
Speakers,
A doorbell that is connected to the operation unit, the camera, the microphone, and the speaker, and that can communicate with an external device in which delivery information about the delivery is recorded;
The control unit is configured to change an imaging range of the camera based on the delivery information.

According to this configuration, for example, when a delivery item is placed at a front door, the delivery item can be monitored by changing the imaging range of the camera to a range in which the delivery item can be imaged.

In the above doorbell,
The imaging range may include the vicinity of the lower part of the doorbell within a certain time from the delivery time included in the delivery information, and may include the front part of the doorbell after the certain time has elapsed.

Specifically, it is preferable to change the imaging range within the above range.

In the above doorbell,
The control unit transmits an image of the delivery image captured by the camera within a certain time from the delivery time of the delivery item to an information terminal associated with the doorbell based on the delivery item information. It may be configured as follows.

According to this configuration, the resident can easily watch the delivery.

In the above doorbell,
When it is determined that the delivery item has disappeared from the image, the control unit may be configured to transmit an alarm indicating that the delivery item is not included in the image to the information terminal.

According to this configuration, the resident can immediately recognize that the delivery has been stolen or lost.

In the above doorbell,
When it is determined that the delivery item has disappeared from the image, the control unit may be configured to report an alarm sound from the speaker indicating that the delivery item is not included in the image. .

According to this configuration, by reporting from the doorbell that the delivery item has disappeared from the image, it is possible to warn the doorbell about theft or loss and to help prevent theft.

In the above doorbell,
The control unit is configured to transmit a delivery notification of the delivery to an information terminal associated with the doorbell based on the delivery information, and from the information terminal that has received the delivery notification. Receiving a reply notification, and configured to perform an automatic receiving operation for automatically receiving the delivery based on the reply notification;
The delivery time may include a time when the automatic receiving operation is performed.

According to this configuration, the delivery item is appropriately changed by changing the imaging range so that the delivery item is included in the imaging range of the camera, triggered by the time when the delivery item is placed at the front door by the placement service. An image can be taken.

A key management system according to an aspect of the present invention includes:
Doorbell,
The key to open the entrance door,
A key box capable of storing the key,
At least one of the doorbell or the key box is a key management system including a camera capable of reading a two-dimensional code,
The closed state of the key box is released by reading the two-dimensional code in which the password information for releasing the closed state of the key box is embedded by the camera.

According to the above configuration, in order to release the closed state of the key box in which the key is stored, the two-dimensional code in which the password information is embedded must be read into the doorbell or the camera provided in the key box. For this reason, the person who can acquire the key stored in the key box is limited to the person who sent the two-dimensional code in which the password information is embedded in advance, so that an unintended person is stored in the key box. It is possible to prevent the key from being obtained.
Thus, according to the said structure, the key management system which can install and manage a key outdoors safely can be provided.

In addition, a key management system according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
Doorbell,
The key to open the entrance door,
A key box capable of storing the key,
The doorbell is
A camera that can capture the faces of visitors,
A storage unit capable of storing face information;
A determination unit that compares an image captured by the camera with the face information stored in the storage unit and determines whether or not they are the same person,
The doorbell is communicable with the keybox;
When the determination unit determines that the person shown in the image matches the person associated with the face information, the closed state of the key box is released.

According to the above configuration, the closed state of the key box in which the key is stored is only in the case where the visitor's face imaged by the camera is collated with the face information stored in the storage unit and can be linked. Canceled. For this reason, since the person who can acquire the key stored in the key box is limited to the person previously stored in the storage unit by the resident, an unintended person acquires the key stored in the key box. Can be prevented.
Thus, according to the said structure, the key management system which can manage safely the key installed outdoors can be provided.

In addition, a key management system according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
Doorbell,
The key to open the entrance door,
A key box capable of storing the key,
The doorbell is
A fingerprint recognition unit capable of reading a visitor's fingerprint;
A storage unit capable of storing fingerprint information;
A judgment unit that collates the fingerprint read by the fingerprint recognition unit with the fingerprint information stored in the storage unit and determines whether or not they are the same person,
The doorbell is communicable with the keybox;
When the determination unit determines that the fingerprint read by the fingerprint recognition unit matches the fingerprint information stored in the storage unit, the closed state of the key box is released.

According to the above configuration, only when the determination unit determines that the fingerprint read by the fingerprint recognition unit matches the fingerprint information stored in the storage unit, the key box in which the key is stored is stored. The closed state is released. For this reason, the person who can obtain the key stored in the key box is limited to the person who has the fingerprint previously stored in the storage unit by the resident, so the unintended person can acquire the key stored in the key box. Can be prevented.
Thus, according to the said structure, the key management system which can manage safely the key installed outdoors can be provided.

In addition, a key management system according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
Doorbell,
The key to open the entrance door,
A key box capable of storing the key,
The doorbell has an operation unit capable of inputting password information for releasing the closed state of the key box,
When the predetermined password is input to the operation unit, the closed state of the key box is released.

According to the above configuration, the closed state of the key box in which the key is stored is released only when a predetermined password is input. For this reason, since the person who can obtain the key stored in the key box is limited to the person who knows the password in advance, it prevents the unintended person from acquiring the key stored in the key box. Can do.
Thus, according to the said structure, the key management system which can manage safely the key installed outdoors can be provided.

In the key management system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The predetermined password is changed when a predetermined time elapses.

According to the above configuration, since the predetermined password is a so-called one-time password, the password is changed as needed after a predetermined time has elapsed.
Thus, according to the said structure, the key management system which can manage safely the key installed outdoors can be provided.

In the key management system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The entrance door has a sensor that detects that the entrance door has been opened, and a notification unit that notifies the resident's terminal that the entrance door has been opened,
Further, the doorbell is communicable with the entrance door and the resident's terminal via a network, and when the sensor detects that the entrance door has been opened, the notifying unit detects the resident's terminal. To that effect.

According to the above configuration, when the entrance door of the resident's house is opened, the resident is notified. For this reason, the resident can recognize that the entrance door has been opened even in a remote place, and thus can recognize that the key installed outdoors has been used.
Thus, according to the said structure, the key management system which can manage safely the key installed outdoors can be provided.

In the key management system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The doorbell includes a camera;
When the closed state of the key box is released, the camera of the doorbell starts imaging.

According to the above configuration, when the closed state of the key box is released, the camera provided on the doorbell starts imaging. For this reason, since the visitor who canceled the closed state of the key box is imaged by the camera, crime prevention can be improved.
Thus, according to the said structure, a key management system with high crime prevention property can be provided.

In addition, a key management system according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
When the closed state of the key box is released, the resident's terminal is notified that the closed state of the key box has been released.

According to the above configuration, when the closed state of the key box is released, the resident terminal is notified that the closed state of the key box has been released, so that the crime prevention can be improved.
Thus, according to the said structure, a key management system with high crime prevention property can be provided.

In the key management system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The doorbell includes a camera;
When the resident's terminal is informed that the closed state of the key box has been released, the doorbell releases the image captured by the camera of the doorbell after the closed state of the key box is released. Sent to the resident's terminal.

According to the above configuration, when the doorbell is notified to the resident's terminal that the closed state of the key box is released, the doorbell also transmits the visitor's image captured by the doorbell camera to the resident's terminal. To do. For this reason, the resident can know that the closed state of the key box has been released and the person who has released it.

In addition, a key management system according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
Furthermore, a key management system having a home camera installed in a resident's house,
When the entrance door is opened, the in-home camera starts imaging.

According to the said structure, when the entrance door of a resident's house is opened, the imaging by the home camera installed in the resident's house will be started. For this reason, since the visitor who entered the resident's house can be imaged, crime prevention can be improved.
Thus, according to the said structure, a key management system with high crime prevention property can be provided.

In addition, a key management system according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
When the key is not stored in the key box and the key is stored in the key box, the camera of the doorbell images a visitor.

According to the above configuration, when the key is stored in the key box when the key is not stored in the key box, the camera provided on the doorbell images the visitor. For this reason, since it can image a visitor who entered the resident's house and then came out, crime prevention can be improved.
Thus, according to the said structure, a key management system with high crime prevention property can be provided.

In the key management system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The key box is provided with a camera that can image visitors.
When the key is not stored in the key box and the key is stored in the key box, the camera of the key box images a visitor.

According to the above configuration, when the key is stored in the key box when the key is not stored in the key box, the camera provided in the key box images the visitor. For this reason, since it can image a visitor who entered the resident's house and then came out, crime prevention can be improved.
Thus, according to the said structure, a key management system with high crime prevention property can be provided.

An intercom system according to an aspect of the present invention includes:
The entrance cordless handset operated by the visitor,
A terminal responding to a call from the entrance cordless handset;
A delivery box capable of storing delivery items;
In the intercom system in which the entrance cordless handset, the terminal, and the delivery box are communicable,
The delivery box has a door and a detection unit that detects an open state of the door,
When the detection unit detects that the door is opened, it transmits an open signal to the terminal,
When the terminal receives the opening signal, the terminal notifies the resident that the door has been opened.

According to the said structure, when the door of a delivery box will be in an open state, that will be alert | reported to a resident. For this reason, when the delivery box is opened for mischief, the resident can know that and can take some measures.
Thus, according to the said structure, the intercom system which can suppress the influence on the resident by the mischief to a delivery box can be provided.

In the intercom system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The notification is performed by generating a notification sound.

According to the above configuration, when the door of the delivery box is opened, the resident is notified as a notification sound. For this reason, the resident can know that the door of the delivery box has been opened without monitoring the terminal.

In the intercom system according to one aspect of the present invention,
When the detection unit detects the open state of the door, a notification sound for notifying the open state is notified from the entrance cordless handset.

According to the above configuration, when the door of the delivery box is opened, a notification sound is notified from the entrance cordless handset. For this reason, it is possible to more effectively suppress the mischief by opening the delivery box.

In the intercom system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The entrance cordless handset has a camera,
When the detection unit detects an open state of the door, the camera starts photographing.

According to the above configuration, when the door of the delivery box is opened, the camera of the entrance child machine starts to shoot the visitor. For this reason, the person who opened the door of the delivery box can be specified. Further, if the imaging data is stored, it is possible to leave evidence indicating that the person has opened the door of the delivery box.

In the intercom system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The delivery box includes an electric lock for keeping the door closed;
The entrance cordless handset has a camera,
When the entrance cordless handset detects that an image indicating that the visitor is a courier company is captured by the camera, the electric lock is unlocked.

According to the above configuration, the electric lock of the delivery box is unlocked only when the visitor is a delivery company. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the delivery box from being opened by a mischievous visitor.

In the intercom system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The terminal includes an operation unit for outputting an alarm or sound from the entrance cordless handset,
An alarm or sound is output from the entrance unit by operation through the operation unit.

According to the above configuration, when the resident determines that the visitor is trying to open the delivery box for the purpose of mischief, an alarm or sound can be issued from the front door unit by operating the operation unit. For this reason, it can suppress that a delivery box is opened by the visitor for mischief purpose.

An intercom system according to an aspect of the present invention includes:
The entrance cordless handset operated by the visitor,
A terminal responding to a call from the entrance cordless handset;
A delivery box capable of storing delivery items;
The entrance cordless handset, the terminal, and the delivery box can communicate with each other,
The delivery box has a door and an electric lock for keeping the door closed.
When a signal for unlocking the electric lock is generated, the terminal notifies the resident that the electric lock has been unlocked.

According to the above configuration, the delivery box is equipped with the electric lock, and the visitor cannot open the delivery box without unlocking the electric lock. Further, when a signal for unlocking the electric lock is generated, the terminal notifies the resident that the electric lock has been unlocked. For this reason, the resident can know the visitor who intends to open the delivery box for the purpose of mischief, when the electric lock is unlocked, that is, before the door of the delivery box is opened.
Thus, according to the said structure, the intercom system which can suppress the influence on the resident by the mischief to a delivery box can be provided, preventing a delivery box being opened for the purpose of mischief.

According to the above configuration, the occupant is notified by the notification sound that the electric lock has been unlocked. For this reason, the resident can know that the electric lock has been unlocked without monitoring the terminal.

In the intercom system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The entrance cordless handset has a camera,
When a signal for unlocking the electric lock is generated, the camera starts photographing.

According to the above configuration, when a signal for unlocking the electric lock is generated, the camera included in the entrance unit starts shooting the visitor. For this reason, the visitor when the electric lock is unlocked can be specified. Further, if the imaging data is stored, it is possible to leave evidence indicating that the visitor has unlocked the electric lock.

In the intercom system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The entrance cordless handset has a camera,
When the entrance cordless handset detects that the camera has captured an image indicating that the visitor is a courier, a signal for unlocking the electric lock is generated.

According to the above configuration, the electric lock of the delivery box is unlocked only when the visitor is a delivery company. For this reason, it is possible to further prevent the electric lock from being unlocked by a mischievous visitor.

In the intercom system according to one aspect of the present invention,
The delivery box has a detection unit for detecting the open state of the door,
When the detection unit detects the open state of the door, a notification sound for notifying the open state of the door is notified from the terminal.

According to the above configuration, a notification sound is notified from the terminal when the door of the delivery box is opened. For this reason, the resident can know whether the door of the delivery box is actually opened after the electric lock is unlocked.

According to the above configuration, when the user determines that the visitor is trying to open the delivery box for the purpose of mischief, by operating the operation unit, an alarm or sound can be emitted from the entrance cordless handset. For this reason, it can suppress that a delivery box is opened by the visitor for mischief purpose.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a doorbell that allows a resident to easily grasp information about a delivery item.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a doorbell capable of watching a delivery placed at the front door.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a key management system capable of safely installing and managing keys outdoors.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an intercom system capable of preventing the delivery box from being opened for mischief and suppressing the influence on the resident due to the mischief to the delivery box.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the doorbell system which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the doorbell with which the doorbell system of FIG. 1 is provided. It is a figure which shows the structure of the information terminal with which the doorbell system of FIG. 1 is provided. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the automatic receipt function of the delivery performed by the doorbell system of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed on the information terminal which a resident carries when performing automatic reception operation | movement. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen in case an automatic receipt selection notification is displayed on the external apparatus which a delivery person carries. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the example of a process when a user does not select automatic reception. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen in case an automatic receipt non-selection notification is displayed on the external apparatus which a delivery person carries. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the delivery monitoring function performed by the doorbell system of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example which changes the imaging range of a camera. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen for making a user select whether the captured image of the delivery thing by a camera is displayed on an information terminal. It is a figure which shows the example which reports alarm sound from the speaker of a doorbell. It is a figure which shows the key management system which concerns on 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of a key management system. It is a flowchart which shows the flow until the closed state of a key box is cancelled | released in the key management system using the authentication by a two-dimensional code. It is a flowchart which shows the flow until the closed state of a key box is cancelled | released in the key management system using face authentication. It is a flowchart which shows the flow until the closed state of a key box is cancelled | released in the key management system using fingerprint authentication. It is a flowchart which shows the flow until the closed state of a key box is cancelled | released in the key management system by a password input. It is a flowchart which shows the flow until the notification to that effect is sent to a terminal after the closed state of a key box is cancelled | released. It is a flowchart which shows the flow after the entrance door is opened until the image data imaged with the home camera is displayed on a terminal. It is a flowchart which shows a flow until a doorbell camera starts imaging of a visitor when a visitor returns a key to a key box and returns. It is a flowchart which shows a flow until the camera of a key box starts imaging of a visitor when a visitor returns a key to a key box and returns. It is a schematic diagram of the intercom system which concerns on 3rd embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the intercom system concerning a third embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of operation | movement in the intercom system which is not equipped with the electric lock which concerns on 3rd embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of operation | movement in an intercom system provided with the electric lock which concerns on 3rd embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of the intercom system concerning a fourth embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of operation | movement in the intercom system which is not provided with the electric lock which concerns on 4th embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of operation | movement in an intercom system provided with the electric lock which concerns on 4th embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of the intercom system concerning a fifth embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of operation | movement in the intercom system which is not equipped with the electric lock which concerns on 5th embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of operation | movement in an intercom system provided with the electric lock which concerns on 5th embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of operation | movement in an intercom system provided with the electric lock which concerns on 6th embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of operation | movement in an intercom system provided with the electric lock which concerns on 7th embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an example of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a doorbell system according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the doorbell system 1 includes a doorbell 2, an information terminal 3, a server 4, and an external device 5. The doorbell 2 and the information terminal 3 can communicate with the server 4 on the external network via the network N. As a communication device that relays the doorbell 2 and the information terminal 3 and the network N, for example, a Wi-Fi router can be used. The server 4 and the external device 5 can communicate with each other via the network N.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the doorbell 2.
The doorbell 2 is used when a visitor calls a resident to make a call, and is installed, for example, at the entrance of each building (such as a detached house). The doorbell 2 is electrically connected to a power system of a building to which the doorbell 2 is attached by predetermined wiring, so that power is supplied from the power system. The doorbell 2 may include a battery for backup and / or primary power.

As shown in FIG. 2, the doorbell 2 includes a control unit 21, an operation unit 22, a microphone 23, a speaker 24, a human sensor 25, a camera 26, an image processing unit 27, and a position information acquisition unit 28. And an interface circuit (hereinafter, the interface circuit is referred to as “I / F”) 29.

The control unit 21 is a control unit for controlling the operation of each part of the doorbell 2, and includes at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, and other elements including active elements and passive elements such as transistors. An electronic circuit may be included. The processor is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and / or a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit). The CPU may be composed of a plurality of CPU cores. The GPU may be configured by a plurality of GPU cores. The memory includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The doorbell control program may be stored in the ROM. The doorbell control program may be temporarily stored in the RAM. The processor may be configured to expand a program designated from the doorbell control program stored in the storage device or the ROM on the RAM and execute various processes in cooperation with the RAM.
Further, the control unit 21 may be configured by an integrated circuit (hardware resource) such as ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). Furthermore, the control unit 21 may be configured by a combination of at least one microcontroller and an integrated circuit.

The operation unit 22 accepts various input operations by visitors. The various input operations include, for example, a call of a resident. The microphone 23 and the speaker 24 send voice data such as a message on the visitor side to the resident (in this example, the information terminal 3 owned by the resident of the building where the doorbell 2 is installed), or the visitor A voice communication unit for outputting voice data such as a resident's message is configured.

The human sensor 25 is a sensor for detecting a person in front of the doorbell 2, and is constituted by an infrared sensor, for example. The human sensor 25 is connected to the camera 26 via the control unit 21. The human sensor 25 outputs a detection signal notifying that a person has been detected to the camera 26. The camera 26 is an imaging device for imaging a person such as a visitor. The camera 26 may be configured as a video camera that is a web camera. For example, the camera 26 is activated based on the detection signal output from the human sensor 25. An image captured by the camera 26 is output to the image processing unit 27. The image processing unit 27 transmits the image data acquired from the camera 26 to the server 4 via the I / F 29 based on the control signal of the control unit 21.

The position information acquisition unit 28 is configured to acquire position information of the doorbell 2. The position information is acquired using, for example, GPS (Global Positioning System). In addition, when installing the doorbell 2 in a building, the position information of the doorbell 2 may be registered in advance in the position information acquisition unit 28 by a resident. The control unit 21 is configured to transmit the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 28 to the server 4. The control unit 21 transmits position information to the server 4 at the time of initial setting when the doorbell 2 is attached to each residence. Note that the control unit 21 may transmit the updated position information to the server 4 when the position information of the doorbell 2 is updated.

The I / F 29 can communicate with the server 4 via the network N. Specifically, the I / F 29 is connected to the server 4 by network communication means such as a wireless local area network (LAN), radio, cellular, Internet, Bluetooth (registered trademark), electromagnetic waves, infrared light, sound waves, and microwaves. Communication is possible. As described above, the doorbell 2 transmits predetermined data (for example, voice data and image data) to the server 4, and performs communication by a two-way voice call or the like between the visitor and the user of the information terminal 3. Can start. The I / F 29 of the doorbell 2 may be configured to be able to communicate directly with the information terminal 3.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the information terminal 3.
The information terminal 3 is used to respond to a call from the doorbell 2 by a resident (user) of a residence where the doorbell 2 is installed. The information terminal 3 includes, for example, a smartphone owned by a resident, a tablet computer, and other portable information terminals. The doorbell 2 and the information terminal 3 can communicate with each other via the server 4.

The information terminal 3 includes a touch screen type display unit 30 capable of displaying a predetermined user interface 32 as shown in FIG. Such an information terminal 3 executes predetermined computer software (for example, application software for voice call and image display) based on the data transmitted from the doorbell 2. For example, the information terminal 3 can execute predetermined application software based on an input to the user interface 32 displayed on the display unit 30. The user interface 32 includes an image display unit 34 on which a display image of a still image or a moving image is displayed based on image data of a front area captured by the camera 26 provided in the doorbell 2. In addition, the user interface 32 includes a response permission receiving unit 36 for allowing the user to respond to a visitor's call. When the user touches the response permission receiving unit 36, two-way voice communication is started in order to respond to the visitor's call. In addition, the user interface 32 includes a recording reception unit 38 for allowing the user to select recording of the display image displayed on the image display unit 34. When the user touches the recording reception unit 38, the display image displayed on the image display unit 34 can be recorded.

As shown in FIG. 2, the server 4 includes a storage unit 40 and a control unit 42. The storage unit 40 is constituted by a memory including a ROM and a RAM, for example. The control unit 42 includes, for example, at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, and other electronic circuits including active elements such as transistors and passive elements. The control unit 42 may be configured by an integrated circuit (hardware resource), or may be configured by a combination of at least one microcontroller and an integrated circuit.

The control unit 42 stores data (image data and audio data) transmitted from the doorbell 2 in the storage unit 40 and can transmit the data to the information terminal 3. In addition, the control unit 42 can store the data transmitted from the information terminal 3 in the storage unit 40 and can transmit the data to the doorbell 2. As described above, the server 4 transmits and receives predetermined data (for example, audio data and image data) between the doorbell 2 and the information terminal 3, so that the visitor to the building where the doorbell 2 is installed and the information terminal The communication by the two-way voice call etc. between 3 users can be started. As described above, data may be directly transmitted and received between the doorbell 2 and the information terminal 3 without using the server 4.

Further, the control unit 42 can store the position information of the doorbell 2 acquired by the position information acquisition unit 28 of the doorbell 2 and transmitted from the doorbell 2 to the server 4 in the storage unit 40.

The external device 5 is, for example, a device such as a smartphone or a tablet computer that is carried by the deliverer of delivery, and records delivery information related to the delivery. The delivery information includes contents of delivery, delivery address, delivery time, and the like. The external device 5 can communicate with the doorbell 2 via the server 4, and can transmit delivery information to the doorbell 2 via the server 4.

(Description of automatic delivery function)
Next, the operation of the automatic delivery function for delivery items executed by the doorbell system 1 (particularly the doorbell 2) will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 4, first, a deliverer who arrives at a building where the doorbell 2 is installed to deliver a delivery item determines whether or not a resident (customer of the delivery destination) of the building is absent. (Step S1). If it is determined that the resident is absent, the delivery person reads out the delivery information using the external device 5 (step S2). Next, the deliverer transmits delivery information from the external device 5 to the server 4 (step S3). The control unit 42 of the server 4 that has received the delivery information compares the position information of the doorbell 2 stored in the storage unit 40 with the delivery destination information included in the delivery information, and sends the delivery information to the doorbell 2. Is specified (step S4). That is, when the position information of the doorbell 2 matches the address of the delivery destination, the control unit 42 identifies the doorbell 2 as a doorbell to which delivery information should be transmitted. Next, the control unit 42 transmits delivery information to the doorbell 2 identified in step S4 (step S5).

Next, based on the delivery information acquired from the server 4, the control unit 21 of the doorbell 2 transmits a delivery notification of the delivery to the information terminal 3 associated with the resident of the building to which the doorbell 2 is attached. (Step S6).

Next, based on the received delivery notification, the information terminal 3 displays delivery notification information related to the delivery on the display unit 30 (step S7). As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the delivery notification information allows the user (resident) of the information terminal 3 to select whether the delivery has arrived at home and whether to receive the delivery automatically. Contains information for. Specifically, buttons B1 and B2 for selecting whether or not the delivery is automatically received are displayed on the display unit 30 together with a phrase such as “A delivery has arrived at your home. Is displayed. The button B1 is a button for selecting to automatically receive a delivery, and the button B2 is a button for selecting not to automatically receive a delivery.

Next, the information terminal 3 determines whether or not the user has selected to receive the delivery automatically (step S8). If it is determined in step S8 that the user has touched the button B1 (Yes in step S8), the information terminal 3 determines that the user has selected to receive the delivery automatically, and automatically delivers the delivery. Is transmitted to the doorbell 2 (step S9).

Next, the control unit 21 of the doorbell 2 transmits the received automatic reception selection notification to the server 4 (step S10) (an example of an automatic reception operation). The control unit 21 of the server 4 transmits the received automatic receipt selection notification to the external device 5 that has transmitted the delivery information (step S11).

Next, the external device 5 generates automatic reception information based on the received automatic reception selection notification, and displays the automatic reception information on the display unit 50 (step S12). As shown in FIG. 6, the automatic receipt information includes, for example, information regarding that the recipient (resident) has accepted automatic receipt and processing for issuing an automatic receipt. Specifically, "Issuing the automatic receipt" with the words "The recipient has accepted the automatic receipt. Please place the delivery at the front door and press the button below to issue an automatic receipt." The button B3 is displayed on the display unit 50. The delivery person who confirmed this display places the delivery at the front door and proceeds to the next step (step S13). In this way, when a delivery destination customer (resident, etc.) is absent at the time of delivery, a service that completes delivery by placing a package in a front door or a delivery box designated by the customer in advance is a so-called “placement” Called. The resident (user) can arbitrarily specify the place where the delivery item is placed.

Next, the external device 5 determines whether or not the “issue automatic receipt” button B3 has been selected by the deliverer (step S13). If it is determined in step S13 that the button B3 has been selected (Yes in step S13), the external device 5 issues an automatic receipt (step S14). Next, the external device 5 transmits automatic receipt data to the server 4 (step S15). The automatic receipt may be issued as a paper certificate from the external device 5 and attached to the delivered item.

Next, the control unit 21 of the server 4 transmits the received automatic receipt data to the doorbell 2 (step S16). Next, the doorbell 2 transmits the received automatic receipt data to the information terminal 3 (step S17). Next, the information terminal 3 displays the automatic receipt on the display unit 30 based on the received automatic receipt data (step S18). In this way, the operation of the automatic delivery function (delivery processing) of delivered items is completed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when it is determined in step S8 that the user has touched the button B2 (No in step S8), the information terminal 3 confirms that the user does not automatically receive the delivery. It is determined that it has been selected, and an automatic unacceptable notification indicating that the user has automatically selected not to receive the delivery is transmitted to the doorbell 2 (step S20).

Next, the control unit 21 of the doorbell 2 transmits the received automatic reception impossibility notification to the server 4 (step S21). The control unit 42 of the server 4 transmits the received automatic unacceptable notification to the external device 5 that has transmitted the delivery information (step S22).

Next, the external device 5 generates automatic reception unacceptable information based on the received automatic unacceptable notification and displays the automatic unacceptable information on the display unit 50 (step S23). As shown in FIG. 8, the automatic unacceptable information includes, for example, information related to the fact that the recipient (resident) did not accept the automatic receipt and that it is necessary to perform a redelivery procedure for the delivery. Specifically, "Issuance of Absence Report Form" button B4 is displayed with the words "Recipient does not accept automatic receipt. Issue Absence Report Form and request redelivery." Displayed on the unit 50.

Next, the external device 5 determines whether or not the “Issuance of Absence Report Form” button B4 is selected by the deliverer (step S24). If it is determined in step S24 that the button B4 has been selected (Yes in step S24), the external device 5 issues an absence report (step S25). Next, the external device 5 transmits absence report data to the server 4 (step S26). Note that the absence notification form may be issued as a paper form from the external device 5 and posted to a mail box of a house.

Next, the control unit 42 of the server 4 transmits the received absence report slip data to the doorbell 2 (step S27). Next, the doorbell 2 transmits the received absence notification form data to the information terminal 3 (step S28). Next, the information terminal 3 displays the absent contact slip on the display unit 30 based on the received absent contact slip data (step S29). Thereby, the redelivery process of the delivery is completed.

As described above, the doorbell 2 according to the present embodiment includes the operation unit 22 that can be called, the camera 26, the microphone 23, the speaker 24, and the external device in which the delivery information about the delivery is recorded. And a control unit 21 capable of directly or indirectly communicating with the control unit 5. Then, the control unit 21 obtains delivery information from the external device 5, and based on the delivery information, sends a delivery notification to the information terminal 3 associated with the resident of the house to which the doorbell 2 is attached. Configured to send. In this way, by notifying the resident's information terminal 3 of the delivery notification of the delivery sent from the external device 5 via the doorbell 2, the resident can easily grasp the information about the delivery. Become.

In addition, the control unit 21 of the doorbell 2 is configured to receive a reply notification from the information terminal 3 that has received the delivery notification, and to perform an automatic receiving operation for automatically receiving a delivery based on the reply notification. . Specifically, when it is determined that the user has selected to receive the delivery automatically, the doorbell 2 sends an automatic reception selection notification (an example of a reply notification) received from the information terminal 3 via the server 4. To the external device 5. The delivery person carrying the external device 5 that has received the automatic receipt selection notification confirms the automatic receipt information displayed on the display unit 50, and performs the procedure for issuing an automatic receipt together with the delivery of the delivery. By adopting such a method, it is possible to easily perform placement and delivery processing when a delivery destination customer (resident, etc.) is absent, using the doorbell 2, and the man-hours and costs associated with the re-delivery of deliveries Can be reduced.

In addition, the doorbell 2 automatically sends an automatic receipt selection notification to the external device 5 as an automatic receipt operation for delivery, so that the resident can easily grasp that the resident wants automatic receipt (placement). can do. In addition, the delivery person can obtain and issue an automatic receipt as a certificate of delivery completion.

It should be noted that the automatic delivery operation of the delivery item may be performed using the speaker 24 of the doorbell 2. Specifically, the control unit 21 of the doorbell 2 says, “The recipient has accepted the automatic receipt. Please place the delivery at the front door and press the button below to issue an automatic receipt.” The guidance may be reported from the speaker 24. Thereby, the delivery person who heard the voice guidance from the speaker 24 can smoothly perform placement and delivery processing and automatic receipt.

(Explanation of delivery monitoring function)
Next, the operation of the delivery monitoring function executed by the doorbell system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 21 of the doorbell 2 that has received the automatic receipt data determines that the delivery item has been placed and processed, and changes the imaging range of the camera 26 (step S30). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the control unit 21 changes the imaging range of the camera 26 from the front area R1 of the doorbell 2 to the downward lower area R2. As a result, the delivery item P placed at the front door can be included in the imaging range of the camera 26. Next, the control unit 21 transmits the video data (video data in which the delivery item P is included in the video) from the camera 26 whose imaging range has been changed to the information terminal 3 (step S31).

Next, the information terminal 3 that has received the video data from the doorbell 2 displays a video reception notification on the display unit 30 for notifying that the video of the delivery item P has been received (step S32). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a captured image (video) of the delivery item P is displayed together with a phrase such as “You have received a video of your parcel delivered to your home. Do you want to display the video?” Buttons B5 and B6 for the user to input whether or not to select to display are displayed. The button B5 is a button for selecting to display the image of the delivery item P, and the button B6 is a button for selecting not to display the image of the delivery item P.

Next, the information terminal 3 determines whether or not the user has selected to display the video of the delivery item P (step S33). If it is determined in step S33 that the user has touched the button B5 (Yes in step S33), the information terminal 3 determines that the video of the delivery item P is selected and transmits it from the doorbell 2. Based on the received video data, the video of the delivery item P is displayed on the display unit 30 (step S34). On the other hand, when it is determined that the user has touched the button B6 (No in step S33), the information terminal 3 determines that it is selected not to display the image of the delivery item P, and receives the image shown in FIG. The notification is not displayed (step S35).

On the other hand, in the state where the imaging range of the camera 26 is changed to the lower region R2 in step S30, the control unit 21 of the doorbell 2 analyzes the video data of the delivery item P captured by the camera 26, and delivers from the video data. It is determined whether or not the object P has disappeared (step S36). If it is determined in step S36 that the delivery item P has disappeared from the video (Yes in step S36), the control unit 21 generates warning information for warning that the delivery item P has disappeared (step S37). ). Next, based on the warning information, the control unit 21 reports an alarm sound indicating that the delivery item P is not included in the video from the speaker 24 (step S38). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, an alarm sound such as “The delivered parcel cannot be confirmed” is reported from the speaker 24. Next, the control part 21 transmits warning information to the information terminal 3 (step S39).

Next, the information terminal 3 displays the warning information received from the doorbell 2 on the display unit 30 (step S40). Thereby, the user of the information terminal 3 can recognize that the delivery item P has disappeared.

On the other hand, after the warning information is transmitted to the information terminal 3 in step S39, the control unit 21 of the doorbell 2 determines whether or not a certain time has elapsed since the start of imaging of the delivery item P by the camera 26 (step S41). ). If it is determined in step S41 that a certain time has passed (Yes in step S41), the control unit 21 changes the imaging range of the camera 26 (step S42). Specifically, the control unit 21 returns the imaging range of the camera 26 from the lower region R2 to the front region R1 in the initial state.

Even when it is determined in step S36 that the delivery item P has not disappeared from the image captured by the camera 26 (No in step S36), the control unit 21 of the doorbell 2 delivers the delivery item by the camera 26. It is determined whether or not a certain time has elapsed since the start of P imaging (step S41). If it is determined in step S41 that the fixed time has elapsed (Yes in step S41), the control unit 21 returns the imaging range of the camera 26 from the lower region R2 to the initial front region R1 (step S42). . In this way, the operation of the delivery function P monitoring function is completed.

As described above, the doorbell 2 according to the present embodiment has an operation unit 22 that can perform a call operation, a camera 26, a microphone 23, a speaker 24, and an external in which delivery information about the delivery P is recorded. And a control unit 21 that can communicate indirectly with the device 5 via the server 4. And the control part 21 is comprised so that the imaging range of the camera 26 may be changed based on delivery information. Thereby, for example, when the delivery item P is placed at the front door, the imaging range of the camera 26 is changed to a range (for example, the lower region R2) that allows the delivery item P to be imaged. You can watch over.

Further, the imaging range of the camera 26 is configured to include the vicinity of the lower portion of the doorbell 2 within a certain time from the delivery time of the delivery item P, and to include the front portion of the doorbell 2 after a certain time has elapsed from the delivery time. Yes. Specifically, as described above, it is preferable to change the imaging range between the front region R1 and the lower region R2 in the initial state.

Further, the control unit 21 sends an image of the delivery item P captured by the camera 26 within a certain time from the delivery time of the delivery item P to the information terminal 3 associated with the doorbell 2 based on the delivery item information. Configured to send. Thereby, for example, the user of the information terminal 3 who is a resident of a house where the doorbell 2 is installed can easily watch the delivery P.

When it is determined that the delivery item P has disappeared from the image, the control unit 21 is configured to transmit an alarm (warning information) indicating that the delivery item P is not included in the image to the information terminal 3. Yes. Thereby, the resident can immediately recognize that the delivery item P has been stolen or lost.

Further, when it is determined that the delivery item P has disappeared from the image, the control unit 21 is configured to report an alarm sound from the speaker 24 indicating that the delivery item P is not included in the image. In this way, by reporting from the doorbell 2 that the delivery item P has disappeared from the captured image of the camera 26, it is possible to warn the surroundings of the doorbell 2 of theft or loss and to help prevent theft.

In the first embodiment described above, the doorbell 2 is configured to be able to communicate indirectly with the external device 5 via the server 4, but is not limited to this example. For example, the doorbell 2 may be capable of directly communicating with the external device 5 carried by the delivery person via the IF 29 and the network N.

In the doorbell system 1 according to the first embodiment, the information terminal 3 associated with the resident is illustrated as an external device, and the doorbell 2 is configured as a WiFi doorbell that can wirelessly communicate with the information terminal 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the external device may include a living room base unit provided in the living room of the house where the doorbell 2 is installed. That is, the doorbell 2 may be configured as a doorbell that can communicate with the living room base unit, for example, or via an interphone line.

(Second embodiment)
Hereinafter, an example of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Also, in the description of the present embodiment, for the convenience of description, “left-right direction”, “front-rear direction”, and “up-down direction” are appropriately referred to. These directions are relative directions set for the key management system 101 shown in FIG. Here, the “vertical direction” is a direction including “upward direction” and “downward direction”. The “front-rear direction” is a direction including “front direction” and “rear direction”. The “left / right direction” is a direction including “left direction” and “right direction”.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a key management system 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 13, the key management system 101 includes a doorbell 102, a key 103, a key box 104, and an entrance door 105.

The doorbell 102 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped. A camera 201 is disposed above the doorbell 102. A microphone 202 is provided at a substantially central portion of the doorbell 102. A speaker 203 is provided at the upper left portion of the doorbell 102.

The key 103 is for opening the entrance door 105 of the resident's house. The key 103 is stored in the key box 104 at normal times. When the key 103 is stored in the key box 104, the key box 104 is closed.

The key box 104 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped. The front face of the key box 104 is provided with a lid that can be opened and closed. There is a space in the key box 104. The key 103 can be stored in the space. A camera 401 is provided below the key box 104.

The entrance door 105 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped. The entrance door 105 has a handle 501 and an open / close sensor 502. In the example illustrated in FIG. 13, the handle 501 is disposed at a substantially central portion on the right side of the entrance door 105, and the open / close sensor 502 is disposed on the upper side of the handle 501.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the doorbell 102 and the key box 104 are arranged on the right side of the entrance door 105 of the resident's house. The doorbell 102 is disposed at the upper part of the key box 104. However, the positions of the doorbell 102, the key box 104, and the entrance door 105 are not limited thereto.

FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram of the key management system 101. The key management system 101 of this example includes a doorbell 102, a key box 104, a terminal 106, an entrance door 105, and a home camera 107. As shown in FIG. 14, the doorbell 102 includes a camera 201, a microphone 202, a speaker 203, a human sensor 204, a video processing unit 205, an operation unit 207, a communication IF (interface) 208, and a control. A unit 209, a storage unit 214, a fingerprint recognition unit 215, a determination unit 218, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) (not shown). These are connected via a bus 219 so that they can communicate with each other.

The camera 201 captures the surroundings including the front of the doorbell 102. When a visitor exists in the imaging range of the camera 201, the camera 201 captures the visitor. Further, the camera 201 has an OCR function and can also read a two-dimensional code. The microphone 202 captures voices such as voices of visitors around the doorbell 102. The speaker 203 emits sound such as a resident's voice captured by a terminal of a resident (also referred to as a user), for example, a microphone of an intercom master.

The camera 201 can also function as a face imaging camera. In this case, the camera 201 images a visitor's face. Image data captured by the camera 201 is transmitted to the video processing unit 205.

The human sensor 204 is configured to detect a visitor by infrared rays or the like. When detecting the visitor 204, the human sensor 204 notifies the control unit 209 that the visitor is approaching the doorbell 102.

The control unit 209 is a control unit for controlling the operation of each part of the doorbell 102, and includes at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, and other active and passive elements such as transistors. An electronic circuit may be included. The processor is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and / or a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit).

The control unit 209 controls the camera 201 to start imaging when receiving an imaging start signal described later from the key box 104. The control unit 209 also captures images from the camera 201 when a visitor comes and the human sensor 204 detects the visitor or when the visitor calls the user via the operation unit 207. Control to start.

The video processing unit 205 can be configured by a processor similar to the processor provided in the control unit 209. The video processing unit 205 includes software for analyzing an image such as a photograph. The video processing unit 205 processes an image captured by the camera 201 and generates a signal. The video processing unit 205 extracts, for example, feature points such as the outline of the human face, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nostrils, lips, ears, scratches, and moles from an image showing the human face. Also, the video processing unit 205 extracts a feature point of a fingerprint such as a shape from an image showing a human fingerprint, for example, and converts it into a signal. The generated signal is transmitted to the determination unit 218.

The operation unit 207 accepts various input operations by visitors. The various input operations include, for example, calling a user, inputting a password for releasing the closed state of the key box 104, and the like. The operation unit 207 generates various signals based on the received various input operations and transmits them to the control unit 209. For example, the operation unit 207 can be configured from a numeric keypad or the like. When a visitor inputs a password for releasing the closed state of the key box 104 to the operation unit 207, the input password information is transmitted as a signal to the control unit 406 of the key box 104.

The communication IF 208 is a device or interface that enables connection to the network 109 via the router 108. Via the communication IF 208 and the router 108, the doorbell 102 can appropriately communicate with the key box 104, the terminal 106, and the entrance door 105 connected to the network 109. An example of the router 108 is a mobile router.

The storage unit 214 has a storage area capable of storing data related to human faces and data related to fingerprints. The storage unit 214 stores person image data, fingerprint image data, and the like, for example.

The fingerprint recognition unit 215 includes a sensor capable of reading a fingerprint. The sensor has a protective film. There are a large number of electrodes under the protective film. When a visitor places his / her finger on the fingerprint recognition unit 215, the fingerprint recognition unit 215 recognizes a change in the charge on the electrode. The fingerprint recognition unit 215 converts the amount of electric charge determined by the distance between the visitor's fingerprint and the electrode into image data. The image data is transmitted to the determination unit 218.

The determination unit 218 compares the data related to the fingerprint transmitted from the fingerprint recognition unit 215 or the data transmitted from the video processing unit 205 with the data stored in the storage unit 214, and calculates a match point and a difference. . When the number of matching points is greater than a predetermined value, the determination unit 218 determines that the visitor is a person associated with the data stored in the storage unit 214.

As shown in FIG. 14, the key box 104 includes a camera 401, a detection unit 403, a communication IF (interface) 405, and a control unit 406. These are connected via a bus 408 so that they can communicate with each other.

The camera 401 photographs the surroundings including the front of the key box 104. When a visitor exists in the imaging range of the camera 401, the camera 401 captures the visitor. When the camera 401 receives an imaging start signal from the control unit 406, the camera 401 starts imaging of visitors around the key box 104. Furthermore, the camera 401 has an OCR function and can also read a two-dimensional code.

The detection unit 403 includes a sensor that detects the key 103 stored in the key box 104. Examples of the sensor include an optical sensor and infrared rays. The detection unit 403 can constantly monitor whether or not the key 103 is stored in the key box 104 by a sensor. When the key 103 is stored in the key box 104, the detection unit 403 continues to transmit a signal (signal A) indicating that the key 103 is stored in the key box 104 to the control unit 406. On the other hand, when the key 103 is not stored in the key box 104, the detection unit 403 continues to transmit a signal (signal B) indicating that the key 103 is not stored in the key box 104 to the control unit 406.

The detection unit 403 is configured to transmit a signal indicating that the closed state of the key box 104 is released to the terminal 106 when the closed state of the key box 104 is released.

The communication IF 405 is a device or interface that enables connection to the network 109. Through the communication IF 405, the key box 104 can appropriately communicate with the doorbell 102, the terminal 106, and the entrance door 105 connected to the network 109.

The control unit 406 is a control unit for controlling the operation of each unit of the key box 104, and includes at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, and active elements and passive elements such as transistors. Other electronic circuits may also be included. The processor is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and / or a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit).

The control unit 406 can recognize the password information from the signal related to the password information transmitted from the doorbell 102. When the password information matches the preset password information for releasing the closed state of the key box 104, the control unit 406 controls to release the closed state of the key box 104. On the other hand, if the password information does not match, the closed state of the key box 104 is maintained. Note that the preset password may be a so-called one-time password. In this case, the control unit 406 resets the password to a different one after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The control unit 406 transmits an imaging start signal to the doorbell 102 when the closed state of the key box 104 is released.

When receiving the signal A for the first time after receiving the signal B from the detection unit 403, the control unit 406 generates an imaging start signal and transmits it to the camera 401 and the control unit 209. Further, when receiving the signal A for the first time after receiving the signal B from the detection unit 403, the control unit 406 controls the key box 104 to be locked when the key box 104 is closed.

As illustrated in FIG. 14, the terminal 106 includes a display unit 603, an operation unit 604, a communication IF (interface) 605, and a control unit 606. These are connected via a bus 607 so that they can communicate with each other.

The display unit 603 is a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and can display operation images, various application images, and the like.

The operation unit 604 is configured to accept an input operation of a user who operates the terminal 106. The operation unit 604 is, for example, a touch display arranged on the display unit 603 or an operation button provided separately from the display unit 603. The operation unit 604 generates various signals based on the received various input operations and transmits them to the control unit 606. The input operation is, for example, a browsing request operation for image data captured by the home camera 107.

The communication IF 605 is connected to the doorbell 102, the key box 104, the entrance door 105, and the home camera 107 via the network 109 so as to be communicable.

The control unit 606 is a control unit for controlling the operation of each unit of the terminal 6, and includes at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, and other elements including active elements and passive elements such as transistors. An electronic circuit may be included. The processor is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and / or a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit).

As shown in FIG. 14, the entrance door 105 includes a handle 501, an open / close sensor 502, an open / close detection unit 503, a notification unit 504, a communication IF (interface) 505, and a control unit 507. The open / close sensor 502, the open / close detection unit 503, the notification unit 504, the communication IF 505, and the control unit 507 are connected to each other via a bus 508 so that they can communicate with each other.

The open / close detection unit 503 includes a sensor. Examples of the sensor include an optical sensor and infrared rays. The opening / closing detection unit 503 can detect opening / closing of the front door 105 of the resident's house using a sensor. When the opening / closing detection unit 503 detects that the entrance door 105 is opened, the opening / closing detection unit 503 transmits a signal indicating that the entrance door 105 has been opened to the notification unit 504.

When the notification unit 504 receives a signal indicating that the entrance door 105 is opened from the open / close detection unit 503, the notification unit 504 transmits a signal indicating that the entrance door 105 is opened to the terminal 106 and the home camera 107 via the network 109. Send.

The communication IF 505 is a device or interface that enables connection to the network 109. Via the communication IF 505, the entrance door 105 can appropriately communicate with the doorbell 102, the key box 104, and the terminal 106 connected to the network 109.
The communication IF 505 is also a device or interface that enables connection to the home camera 107. Via the communication IF 505, the entrance door 105 can appropriately communicate with the home camera 107.

The control unit 507 is a control unit for controlling the operation of each part of the entrance door 105, and includes at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, an active element such as a transistor, and a passive element. Other electronic circuits may also be included. The processor is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and / or a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit).

14, the home camera 107 includes a camera 701, a communication IF (interface) 702, a control unit 703, and a storage unit 704. These are connected via a bus 705 so that they can communicate with each other. The home camera 107 is, for example, a camera installed inside a resident's house. The home camera 107 is installed near the entrance of a resident's house, for example.

The camera 701 images the interior of the resident's house, for example, the vicinity of the entrance.

The communication IF 702 is a device or interface that enables connection to the entrance door 105 and the terminal 106. The home camera 107 can appropriately communicate with the entrance door 105 and the terminal 106 via the communication IF 702.

The control unit 703 is a control unit for controlling the operation of each unit of the home camera 107, and includes at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, an active element such as a transistor, and a passive element. Other electronic circuits may also be included. The processor is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and / or a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit). For example, when receiving a signal indicating that the entrance door 105 has been opened, the control unit 703 controls the camera 701 to start imaging. In addition, the control unit 703 controls the camera 701 to transmit the captured image data to the storage unit 704.

The storage unit 704 has a storage area in which image data captured by the camera 701 can be stored.

<First operation example>
Next, a flow until the closed state of the key box 104 in the key management system 101 using the authentication by the two-dimensional code is described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow until the closed state of the key box 104 is released in the key management system 101 using authentication by a two-dimensional code.

The user of the doorbell 102 downloads a password generation dedicated application to the terminal 106 owned by the user (step S101). The application is stored in a server (not shown) that can be connected to the terminal 106 via a network. The user can download the application stored in the server by connecting the terminal 106 to the server.

The user activates the application and registers information about the doorbell 102 and the user of the doorbell 102 (for example, position information of the doorbell 102) (step S102). The position information of the doorbell 102 is, for example, a user address for registration as position information of the doorbell 102 or position information acquired by the GPS of the terminal 106.

When the position information of the doorbell 102 is registered, two-dimensional code information in which password information for releasing the closed state of the key box 104 is embedded is generated by the application based on the input information (step S103). The password may be a so-called one-time password. In this case, the password becomes invalid after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The user transmits the two-dimensional code from the terminal 106 to a visitor's terminal, for example, a smartphone (step S104).

When the visitor arrives at the residence, the visitor enters the two-dimensional code sent from the user into the camera 201. The camera 201 reads the two-dimensional code (step S105).

The two-dimensional code information read by the camera 201 is transmitted to the video processing unit 205. The video processing unit 205 analyzes the two-dimensional code information and acquires embedded password information (step S106). The password information is transmitted to the control unit 406 of the key box 104. The control unit 406 collates the received password information with a preset password for canceling the closed state of the key box 104 (step S107).

If the received password information matches the preset password, the control unit 406 controls to release the closed state of the key box 104 (step S108).
On the other hand, when the received password information does not match the preset password, the control unit 406 controls to maintain the closed state of the key box 104. At this time, the control unit 406 may control the speaker 203 to issue an error message such as “collation failed”.

<Second operation example>
Next, a flow until the closed state of the key box 104 in the key management system 101 using face authentication will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow until the closed state of the key box 104 is released in the key management system 101 using face authentication.

The user of the doorbell 102 stores in advance information such as a visitor's face image in the storage unit 214 (step S111). Here, the face image is, for example, photographic data in JPEG format. For example, the user causes the storage unit 214 to store information related to the face image of the visitor by transmitting photograph data to the doorbell 102 or causing the camera 201 to capture a face photograph.

When the visitor arrives at the resident's house, the camera 201 images the visitor's face (step S112). Image data captured by the camera 201 is transmitted to the video processing unit 205. The image processing unit 205 extracts feature points such as a human face contour, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nostrils, lips, ears, scratches, and moles from the imaging data, and generates a signal. The video processing unit 205 transmits the signal to the determination unit 218.

The determining unit 218 compares the received image data with the face information stored in the storage unit 214 and determines whether or not they are the same person (step S113). The determination unit 218 collates the data transmitted from the video processing unit 205 with the data stored in the storage unit 214 and calculates a coincidence point and a difference. When there are more matching points than the predetermined value, the determination unit 218 determines that the visitor is a person associated with the data stored in the storage unit 214 (YES in step S113). In this case, the determination unit 218 transmits a verification success signal to the control unit 406 of the key box 4. The control unit 406 controls to release the closed state of the key box 104 (step S114). On the other hand, when the determination unit 218 determines that the visitor is not associated with any data stored in the storage unit 214, the determination unit 218 does not send any signal to the control unit 406 (NO in step S113). For this reason, the closed state of the key box 104 is maintained (step S115).

<Third operation example>
Next, a flow until the closed state of the key box 104 in the key management system 101 using fingerprint authentication will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow until the key box 104 is released from the closed state in the key management system 101 using fingerprint authentication.

The user of the doorbell 102 stores the visitor's fingerprint information in the storage unit 214 in advance (step S121). For example, the user transmits information about the visitor's fingerprint in the storage unit 214 by transmitting the visitor's fingerprint image data to the doorbell 102 or causing the camera 201 to capture the visitor's fingerprint image.

When the visitor arrives at the residence, the visitor places his / her finger on the fingerprint recognition unit 215. Then, the fingerprint recognition unit 215 reads the fingerprint of the visitor's finger (step S122). The fingerprint recognition unit 215 generates data (fingerprint information) related to the visitor's fingerprint from the change in the charge of the electrode, and transmits the data to the determination unit 218.

The determination unit 218 compares the received fingerprint information with the fingerprint information stored in the storage unit 214, calculates a match point and a difference, and determines whether the read fingerprint matches the fingerprint information in the storage unit 214. Is determined (step S123). When the number of matching points is greater than a predetermined value, the determination unit 218 determines that the visitor's fingerprint information matches the fingerprint information stored in the storage unit 214 (YES in step S123). In this case, the determination unit 218 transmits a verification success signal to the control unit 406 of the key box 4. The control unit 406 performs control to release the closed state of the key box 4 (step S124). On the other hand, when the determination unit 218 determines that the fingerprint information of the visitor does not match the fingerprint information stored in the storage unit 214 (NO in step S123), the determination unit 218 sends any signal to the control unit 406. Absent. For this reason, the closed state of the key box 104 is maintained (step S125).

<Fourth operation example>
Next, a flow until the key box 104 is released from the closed state in the key management system 101 by password input will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a flow until the closed state of the key box 104 is released in the key management system 101 by password input.

The user of the doorbell 102 downloads a password generation dedicated application to the terminal 106 owned by the user (step S131). The application is stored in a server (not shown) that can be connected to the terminal 106 via a network. The user can download the application stored in the server by connecting the terminal 106 to the server.

The user activates the application and registers the doorbell 102 and information about the user of the doorbell 102 (for example, position information of the doorbell 102) (step S132). The position information of the doorbell 102 is, for example, a user address for registration as position information of the doorbell 102 or position information acquired by the GPS of the terminal 106.

When the position information of the doorbell 102 is registered, password information for releasing the closed state of the key box 104 is generated by the application based on the input information. (Step S133). The password information is, for example, a character string that is a combination of numbers and English characters.

The user transmits the password information from the terminal 106 to the visitor's terminal, for example, a smartphone (step S134).

When the visitor comes to the resident's house, he / she inputs the password to the operation unit 207 (step S135).

The input password information is transmitted to the control unit 406 of the key box 104 as a signal. The control unit 406 collates the received password information with a preset password for canceling the closed state of the key box 104 (step S136).

When the received password information matches a preset password (YES in step S136), the control unit 406 controls to release the closed state of the key box 104 (step S137). On the other hand, if the passwords do not match (NO in step S136), the control unit 406 maintains the closed state of the key box 104 (step S138).

<Fifth operation example>
Next, a flow from when the closed state of the key box 104 is released to when a notification to that effect is sent to the terminal 106 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a flow from when the closed state of the key box 104 is released to when a notification to that effect is sent to the terminal 106.

When the authentication method of any one of the first operation example to the fourth operation example described above is executed, the closed state of the key box 104 is released (step S141). When the closed state of the key box 104 is released, the control unit 406 transmits an imaging start signal to the control unit 209 of the doorbell 102. When receiving the imaging start signal, the control unit 209 controls the camera 201 to start imaging. The camera 201 starts capturing images of visitors (step S142).

When the closed state of the key box 104 is released, the control unit 406 transmits a signal indicating that the closed state of the key box 104 has been released to the terminal 106 via the network 109. Thereby, the terminal 106 is notified that the closed state of the key box 104 has been released (step S143). At this time, the image data captured by the camera 201 is also transmitted to the terminal 106 (step S144).

<Sixth operation example>
Next, a flow from when the entrance door 105 is opened until image data captured by the home camera 107 is displayed on the terminal 106 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow from when the entrance door 105 is opened until image data captured by the home camera 107 is displayed on the terminal 106.

When the authentication method of any one of the first operation example to the fourth operation example described above is executed, the closed state of the key box 104 is released. By releasing the closed state of the key box 104, the visitor can take out the key 103 from the key box 104. A visitor can open the entrance door 105 using the key 103. When the entrance door 105 is opened (step S151), a signal indicating that the entrance door 105 has been opened is transmitted from the open / close detection unit 503 to the notification unit 504. When the notification unit 504 receives a signal indicating that the front door 105 has been opened from the open / close detection unit 503, the notification unit 504 notifies the terminal 106 that the front door 105 has been opened (step S152).

Further, the notification unit 504 transmits a signal indicating that the entrance door 105 has been opened to the control unit 703 of the home camera 107. Based on the signal, the control unit 703 controls the camera 701 to start imaging (step S153).

Image data captured by the camera 701 is stored in the storage unit 704. When browsing the image data, the user performs an image data browsing request operation on the operation unit 604 (step S154).

The control unit 606 generates an image data browsing request signal based on the request and transmits it to the control unit 703 of the home camera 107. Based on the request, the control unit 703 transmits the image data stored in the storage unit 704 to the terminal 106 (step S155). As a result, a desired image is displayed on the display unit 603 (step S156).

<Seventh operation example>
Next, a flow until the camera 201 of the doorbell 102 starts to image the visitor when the visitor returns the key 103 to the key box 104 and returns will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a flow until the camera 201 of the doorbell 102 starts to image the visitor when the visitor returns the key 103 to the key box 104 and returns.

The detection unit 403 constantly monitors whether or not the key 103 is stored in the key box 104 by a sensor (step S161). When the key 103 is stored in the key box 104, the detection unit 403 transmits the signal A to the control unit 406. When the key 103 is not stored in the key box 104, the detection unit 403 transmits the signal B to the control unit 406. Send. When detection unit 403 is transmitting signal A (YES in step S161), the process proceeds to step S161. On the other hand, if detection unit 403 is transmitting signal B (NO in step S161), the process proceeds to step S162.

When key 103 is stored in key box 104 (YES in step S162), detection unit 403 transmits signal A to control unit 406. The control unit 406 that has received the signal A transmits an imaging start signal to the control unit 209 of the doorbell 102. The control unit 209 controls the camera 201 to start imaging based on the imaging start signal (step S163). On the other hand, when detection unit 403 is transmitting signal B (NO in step S162), the process proceeds to step S161.

<Eighth operation example>
Next, a flow until the camera 401 starts to image the visitor when the visitor returns the key 103 to the key box 104 and returns will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a flow until the camera 401 starts capturing an image of the visitor when the visitor returns the key 103 to the key box 104 and returns.

The detection unit 403 constantly monitors whether or not the key 103 is stored in the key box 104 by a sensor (step S171). When the key 103 is stored in the key box 104, the detection unit 403 transmits the signal A to the control unit 406. When the key 103 is not stored in the key box 104, the detection unit 403 transmits the signal B to the control unit 406. Send. If detection unit 403 is transmitting signal A (YES in step S171), the process proceeds to step S171. On the other hand, if detection unit 403 is transmitting signal B (NO in step S171), the process proceeds to step S172.

When key 103 is stored in key box 104 (YES in step S172), detection unit 403 transmits signal A to control unit 406. The control unit 406 that has received the signal A transmits an imaging start signal to the camera 401. The camera 401 that has received the imaging start signal starts imaging (step S173). On the other hand, when detection unit 403 is transmitting signal B (NO in step S172), the process proceeds to step S171.

According to the first operation example, to release the closed state of the key box 104 in which the key 103 is stored, the two-dimensional code in which the password information is embedded must be read by the camera 201 or the camera 401. For this reason, the key 103 stored in the key box 104 can be used only by the resident who has transmitted the two-dimensional code in which the password information is embedded in advance. As a result, it is possible to prevent a person who is not permitted to use the key 103 from acquiring the key 103 stored in the key box 104.
Thus, according to the first operation example, it is possible to provide the key management system 101 that can safely manage the key 103 installed outdoors.

Further, according to the second operation example, the key 103 is stored only when the visitor's face imaged by the camera 201 and the face information stored in the storage unit 214 are collated and linked. The closed state of the existing key box 104 is released. For this reason, a person who can acquire the key 103 stored in the key box 104 is limited to a person who has been stored in the storage unit 214 in advance by a resident. The acquisition of the key 103 stored in 104 can be prevented.

Further, according to the third operation example, only when the determination unit 218 determines that the fingerprint read by the fingerprint recognition unit 215 matches the fingerprint information stored in the storage unit 214, the key 103 Is closed. For this reason, the person who can acquire the key 103 stored in the key box 104 is limited to a person who has a fingerprint previously stored in the storage unit 214 by a resident, and therefore has no plan to permit the use of the key 103. Can be prevented from acquiring the key 103 stored in the key box 104.

Further, according to the fourth operation example, the closed state of the key box 104 storing the key 103 is released only when a predetermined password is input. For this reason, since the person who can acquire the key 103 stored in the key box 104 is limited to a person who knows the password in advance, a person who does not plan to permit the use of the key 103 is stored in the key box 104. Acquisition of the existing key 103 can be prevented.

In addition, since the predetermined password in the fourth operation example is a so-called one-time password, the password is changed as needed after a predetermined time elapses.

Further, according to the fifth operation example, when the closed state of the key box 104 is released, the camera 201 provided in the doorbell 102 starts imaging. For this reason, since the visitor who canceled the closed state of the key box 104 is imaged by the camera 201, crime prevention can be improved.
Thus, according to the fifth operation example, the key management system 101 with high crime prevention can be provided.

Further, according to the fifth operation example, when the closed state of the key box 104 is released, the resident terminal 106 is notified that the closed state of the key box 104 has been released, so that crime prevention is improved. Can do.

Further, according to the fifth operation example, when the doorbell 102 is notified to the resident terminal 106 that the closed state of the key box 104 is released, the image of the visitor captured by the camera 201 of the doorbell 102 is displayed. Are also transmitted to the terminal 106 of the resident. For this reason, the resident can know that the closed state of the key box 104 has been released and the person who has released it.

Further, according to the sixth operation example, when the entrance door 105 of the resident's house is opened, imaging by the home camera 107 installed in the resident's house is started. For this reason, since the visitor who entered the resident's house can be imaged, crime prevention can be improved.

Further, according to the seventh operation example, when the key 103 is stored in the key box 104 when the key 103 is not stored in the key box 104, the camera 201 provided in the doorbell 102 images the visitor. . For this reason, since it can image a visitor who entered the resident's house and then came out, crime prevention can be improved.

Further, according to the eighth operation example, when the key 103 is stored in the key box 104 when the key 103 is not stored in the key box 104, the camera 401 provided in the key box 104 images the visitor. To do. For this reason, since it can image a visitor who entered the resident's house and then came out, crime prevention can be improved.

In the second embodiment described above, the key box 104 is installed on the left side of the entrance door 105, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the key box 104 may be installed in front of the residence house. When the key box 104 is installed in front of the resident's house, a plurality of keys such as keys for opening and closing the gate and the entrance door 105 may be stored in the key box 104.

In the second embodiment described above, the camera 201 can function as a face imaging camera, but is not limited to this example. The doorbell 102 may include a face imaging camera that is a camera different from the camera 201.

Hereinafter, a third embodiment and a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram of an intercom system 801 according to the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 23, the intercom system 801 is configured to include an entrance handset 802, a terminal 803, and a delivery box 804. The front cordless handset 802, the terminal 803, and the delivery box 804 can communicate directly or indirectly by wire or wireless. As the terminal 803, for example, an electronic device such as an interphone master, a tablet terminal, and a smartphone can be used.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram of the intercom system 801 according to the third embodiment. In this embodiment, an interphone base unit 805 is used as the terminal 803. As shown in FIG. 24, the entrance cordless handset 802 includes a camera 821, a microphone 822, a speaker 823, an audio device control unit 824, a calling unit 825, a video processing unit 826, and a central control unit 827. IF (interface) 828.

The camera 821 captures the surroundings including the front of the entrance cordless handset 802. If there is a visitor in the shooting range of the camera 821, the camera 821 takes a picture of the visitor. Further, the camera 821 can read an image such as a two-dimensional code or a barcode. The microphone 822 captures a voice such as a voice of a visitor in the vicinity of the entrance cordless handset 802. The speaker 823 outputs the audio data controlled by the audio device control unit 824 as audio.

The audio device control unit 824 is a control unit for controlling operations of the microphone 822 and the speaker 823. The audio device control unit 824 may include at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, and other electronic circuits including active elements and passive elements such as transistors. For example, the audio device control unit 824 controls the speaker 823 to output audio data as audio.

The voice device control unit 824 can store data related to artificial voices and alarm sounds. The artificial voice is, for example, a voice such as “Please stop mischief to the delivery box”. As an alarm sound, it is a siren sound, for example. Based on the data related to the artificial sound and the alarm sound, the sound device control unit 824 transmits a drive signal to the speaker 823 and causes the speaker 823 to emit sound.

The calling unit 825 includes a signal generator and a call button (not shown). When the visitor presses the call button, the call unit 825 generates a call signal and transmits the call signal to the central control unit 827.

The video processing unit 826 is a control unit for controlling the operation of the camera 821 and image data processing. The video processing unit 826 may include at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, and other electronic circuits including active elements and passive elements such as transistors. For example, the video processing unit 826 transmits image data (also referred to as imaging data) captured by the camera 821 to the central control unit 827. The video processing unit 826 performs image analysis and transmits the analysis result to the central control unit 827. In addition, the video processing unit 826 can drive the camera 821 based on the camera drive signal received from the central control unit 827.

The central control unit 827 is a control unit for controlling operations of the audio device control unit 824 and the video processing unit 826 and data transmission / reception performed between the interphone master 805 and the delivery box 804. The central control unit 827 may include at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, and other electronic circuits including active elements such as transistors and passive elements. The processor is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and / or a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit).

When the central control unit 827 receives the calling signal, the central control unit 827 transmits this signal to the intercom base unit 805. Moreover, the central control part 827 will generate | occur | produce the request signal for changing to the mode (delivery mode) which collates whether a visitor is a delivery agent, if a call signal is received for a fixed time. The request signal is transmitted to the video processing unit 826 or the intercom master 805.

When the central control unit 827 receives the opening signal from the delivery box 804, the central control unit 827 generates a camera driving signal and transmits the camera driving signal to the video processing unit 826. The central control unit 827 controls the video processing unit 826 to drive the camera 821 based on the camera drive signal.

It should be noted that at least a part of at least one function of the audio device control unit 824 and the video processing unit 826 in the entrance cordless handset 802 can also be realized by cooperation of a processor and a memory included in the central control unit 827.

The communication IF 828 is a device or interface that enables communication with the interphone master 805 or the delivery box 804.

As shown in FIG. 24, the interphone master 805 is connected to a monitor 851, a microphone 852, a speaker 853, an audio device control unit 854, an operation unit 855, a video processing unit 856, and a central control unit 857. IF (interface) 858.

The monitor 851 is a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and is configured to display an image taken by the camera 8021.

The microphone 852 captures a voice such as a voice of a resident (also referred to as a user) in the vicinity of the intercom master 805. The speaker 853 emits a voice such as a visitor's voice and a notification sound that are captured by the microphone 822 of the entrance cordless handset 802.

The audio device control unit 854 can be configured by the same hardware as the audio device control unit 824. The audio device control unit 854 is a control unit for controlling operations of the microphone 852 and the speaker 853. For example, the audio device control unit 854 controls the speaker 853 to output a notification sound or the like indicating that the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is open.

The operation unit 855 accepts various resident input operations. The various input operations include, for example, an operation for the resident to respond based on the visitor operating the calling unit 825, an operation for outputting the resident's voice emitted to the microphone 852 to the speaker 823, and a warning. An operation for outputting a message, a warning sound or the like to the speaker 823, an operation for driving the camera 821, and the like are included. The operation unit 855 generates various signals based on the received various input operations and transmits them to the central control unit 857. The operation unit 855 may be configured with buttons for each operation, or the monitor 851 may include a touch panel that also has the function of the operation unit 855.

The video processing unit 856 can be configured with the same hardware as the video processing unit 826. The video processing unit 856 displays an image on the monitor 851 based on the image data transmitted from the entrance slave unit 802.

Further, the video processing unit 856 may perform the above-described image analysis instead of the video processing unit 826.

The central control unit 857 is a control unit for controlling the operation of the audio device control unit 854 and the video processing unit 856, and the transmission and reception of data performed between the entrance cordless handset 802 and the delivery box 804. The central control unit 857 may include at least one microcontroller including one or more processors and one or more memories, and other electronic circuits including active elements and passive elements such as transistors. The processor is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and / or a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit).

The central control unit 857 generates a signal for requesting driving of the camera 821 based on the request signal transmitted from the entrance slave unit 802. The drive request signal is transmitted to the entrance cordless handset 802. In addition, the central control unit 857 controls the video processing unit 856 so that the video processing unit 856 performs image analysis on the data captured by the camera 821 of the entrance child device 802.

As a result of the image analysis described above, if the visitor can be verified as a delivery agent, the central control unit 857 generates an unlock signal for unlocking the door 841 of the delivery box 804, and this is sent to the delivery box. To 804. The operation may be performed by the central control unit 827 of the entrance cordless handset 802.

When central control unit 857 receives a call signal from calling unit 825 of entrance slave unit 802 for a certain time instead of receiving a request signal from entrance slave unit 802, mode of interphone master unit 805 is changed to a delivery mode. Control to do. When the mode is changed to the home delivery mode, the central control unit 857 generates a request signal for driving the camera 821 and transmits the request signal to the entrance terminal 802. Furthermore, in this case, the central control unit 857 controls the video processing unit 856 so that the video processing unit 856 performs image analysis on the data captured by the camera 821 of the entrance child device 802.

Note that at least a part of at least one of the functions of the audio device control unit 854 and the video processing unit 856 in the interphone master 805 can also be realized by the cooperation of the processor and the memory included in the central control unit 857.

The communication IF 858 is a device or an interface that enables communication with the entrance cordless handset 802 or the delivery box 804.

As shown in FIG. 24, the delivery box 804 can include a door 841, a detection unit 842, a communication IF (interface) 843, and an electric lock 844. There may be a delivery box 804 that does not include the electric lock 844.

The door 841 is configured to be openable and closable. When the door 841 is in an open state, a resident, a visitor, or the like can access a space that can accommodate a delivery item.

The detection unit 842 includes a sensor. The detection unit 842 is configured to detect the open / closed state of the door 841 of the delivery box 804 at predetermined time intervals or continuously using infrared rays, microwaves, millimeter waves, or the like. When the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is opened, the detection unit 842 transmits a signal indicating that the door 841 is opened to the front cordless handset 802 or the intercom master 805.

The communication IF 843 is a device or an interface that enables communication with the entrance slave unit 802 or the intercom master unit 805.

The electric lock 844 can lock the door 841. The door 841 is normally locked by the electric lock 844. The electric lock 844 can open and close the door 841 in accordance with an unlocking or locking signal from the entrance cordless handset 802 or the intercom master 805. In this way, the delivery box 804 including the electric lock 844 can be locked and unlocked according to the electric signal.

FIG. 25 is a sequence diagram showing a flow of operations in the intercom system 801 that does not include the electric lock 844 according to the first embodiment. The visitor who went to the resident's house opens the door 841 (step S311).

When the door 841 is opened, the detection unit 842 transmits a signal (open signal) indicating that the door 841 is opened to the central control unit 857 of the intercom master 805 (step S312).

The central control unit 857 that has received the open signal controls the audio device control unit 854 to output a notification sound from the speaker 853 (step S313). The notification sound is for notifying the resident that the door 841 has been opened. The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound.

In addition, when the central control unit 857 receives the open signal from the detection unit 842, the central control unit 857 generates a camera drive signal. The central control unit 857 transmits an open signal and a camera drive signal to the entrance slave unit 802 (step S814). Thereby, the camera 821 is driven (step S315). Further, based on the open signal, a message such as “I will start shooting now” is issued from the speaker 823 (step S315).

When the camera 821 starts imaging, the camera 821 sends the captured data to the video processing unit 826. The video processing unit 826 transmits the imaging data to the central control unit 827. The central control unit 827 transmits the imaging data as a video signal to the intercom base unit 805 (step S316).

The video processing unit 856 displays the captured image on the monitor 851 based on the imaging data transmitted from the entrance cordless handset 802 (step S317). Note that the imaging data received from the entrance cordless handset 802 is stored (recorded) in a storage unit (not shown) (step S317).

When the resident determines from the image displayed on the monitor 851 that the door 841 has been opened for mischief, the resident performs an operation for causing the speaker 823 to output a message including a warning to the visitor, a warning sound, or the like. (Alarm output operation) is input to the operation unit 855 (step S318). The operation unit 855 generates an alarm output signal based on the input operation and transmits the signal to the central control unit 857. The central control unit 857 transmits an alarm output signal to the central control unit 827 of the entrance cordless handset 802 (step S319).

When the central control unit 827 receives the alarm output signal, the central control unit 827 controls the audio device control unit 824 to output an alarm based on the signal from the speaker 823 (step S320).

FIG. 26 is a sequence diagram showing an operation flow in the intercom system 801 including the electric lock 844 according to the third embodiment. The visitor is different from the flow shown in FIG. 25 in that the electric lock 844 needs to be unlocked before the door 841 is opened. The visitor (delivery company) who has visited the resident's house keeps pressing the call button provided on the entrance cordless handset 802 for a certain period of time (step S301). As a result, a signal requesting the change to the home delivery mode is generated and transmitted to the intercom base unit 805 (step S302). As a result, the intercom base unit 805 is switched to the home delivery mode.

When the intercom base unit 805 is switched to the home delivery mode, a notification sound is emitted from the speaker 853 (step S303). The notification sound is for notifying the resident that the mode has been switched to the home delivery mode. The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound.

When the mode is switched to the home delivery mode, the central control unit 857 generates a camera drive signal and transmits it to the entrance cordless handset 802 (step S304). As a result, the camera 821 is driven. At this time, a message such as “Starting shooting from now on” may be issued from the speaker 823.

When the camera 821 is driven, the camera 821 can read an image indicating that the visitor is a home delivery company. At this time, the audio device control unit 824 can control the speaker 823 so as to output a message such as “please place the invoice on the camera”. The visitor causes the camera 821 to read an image indicating that the visitor is a courier. The image is, for example, an invoice such as a courier slip. When the camera 821 reads an invoice such as a courier slip, the visitor entrusts the invoice to the camera 821 (step S305). The camera 821 captures the invoice.
Here, the example of identifying whether or not the visitor is a courier company from the layout of the invoice entry frame has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a two-dimensional code or a bar code indicating that the visitor is a courier may be used.

The video processing unit 826 transmits the image data captured by the camera 821 to the central control unit 827. The central control unit 827 transmits the image data as a video signal to the intercom base unit 805 (step S306).

The video processing unit 856 of the intercom base unit 805 analyzes whether the invoice is a courier slip or the like from the layout of the invoice entry frame included in the image data received from the entrance terminal 802. If the invoice is a courier slip, for example, the video processing unit 856 generates a verification signal (step S307) and transmits it to the central control unit 857. In addition, the video processing unit 856 displays a captured image on the monitor 851 based on the image data transmitted from the entrance slave unit 802 (step S307). The image data received from the entrance unit 802 is stored (recorded) in a storage unit (not shown) (step S307).

When it is not possible to verify that the visitor is a home delivery company, the intercom master unit 805 transmits the result to the entrance slave unit 802. In that case, the front cordless handset 802 generates an artificial voice or an alarm sound for notifying that the verification cannot be performed based on the data stored in the voice device control unit 824 and outputs the generated voice through the speaker 823.
In this case, a message indicating that the collation could not be performed is displayed on the monitor 851 of the intercom master 805. Thereby, the resident can recognize that collation was not possible.

On the other hand, if the visitor is verified as a delivery agent, the central control unit 857 transmits an unlock signal to the delivery box 804 (step S308). The delivery box 804 that has received the unlock signal unlocks the electric lock 844 (step S309). The door 841 can be opened and closed. Thereby, the delivery company can open the door 841 of the delivery box 804 (step S311), and can place the delivery item in the accommodation space of the delivery box 804. The delivery agent closes the door 841 after placing the delivery item in the accommodation space. After a certain time has elapsed after the door 841 is closed, the electric lock 844 can lock the door 841.

Since the flow after the delivery agent opens the door 841 of the delivery box 804 (steps S311 to S320) is the same as the case where the delivery box 804 does not include the electric lock 844, description thereof is omitted.

In the third embodiment described above, when the unlock signal is transmitted from the central control unit 857 of the interphone master unit 805 to the delivery box 804 and the open signal is detected from the detection unit 842 of the delivery box 804, When transmitted to the central control unit 857, a notification sound is emitted from the speaker 853 of the intercom base unit 805, but the present invention is not limited to this example. Each step from step S311 to S313 may be omitted. That is, when a notification sound is emitted when the unlock signal is transmitted from the central control unit 857 to the delivery box 804 (step S310), the central control unit 857 generates an opening signal and a camera drive signal, and You may comprise so that it may transmit to the subunit | mobile_unit 802 (step S314).

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, an interphone system 801 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is a functional block diagram of an intercom system 801 according to the fourth embodiment.

The fourth embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that a mobile communication terminal 806 and a server 807 are used instead of the interphone base unit 805. As shown in FIG. 27, the intercom system 801 according to the fourth embodiment includes an entrance handset 802, a mobile communication terminal 806, a server 807, and a delivery box 804.

Since the entrance cordless handset 802 and the delivery box 804 according to the fourth embodiment are the same as the entrance cordless handset 802 and the delivery box 804 according to the third embodiment, description thereof is omitted. The mobile communication terminal 806 is an electronic device such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone.

As shown in FIG. 27, the mobile communication terminal 806 includes a display unit 861, a microphone 862, a speaker 863, an audio device control unit 864, an operation unit 865, a video processing unit 866, a central control unit 867, A communication IF (interface) 868.

The display unit 861 is a touch screen type display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and is configured to display an operation screen, an image taken by the camera 821, or the like.

The microphone 862 captures a voice such as a voice of the user of the mobile communication terminal 806. The speaker 863 emits a voice such as a visitor's voice and a notification sound that are captured by the microphone 822 of the entrance cordless handset 802.

The audio device control unit 864 can be configured by the same hardware as the audio device control unit 854 provided in the interphone master unit 805. The audio device control unit 864 is a control unit for controlling operations of the microphone 862 and the speaker 863.

The operation unit 865 is, for example, a touch panel arranged on the display unit 861, an operation button attached to the main body of the mobile communication terminal 806, or the like. The operation unit 865 receives various user input operations. The various input operations include, for example, an operation for a resident to respond based on a visitor operating the calling unit 825, an operation for outputting the user's voice emitted to the microphone 862 to the speaker 823, and a warning message. And an operation for outputting a warning sound to the speaker 823, an operation for displaying image data on the display unit 861, and the like. The operation unit 865 generates various signals based on the received various input operations and transmits them to the central control unit 867.

The video processing unit 866 can be configured by the same hardware as the video processing unit 826. The video processing unit 866 causes the display unit 861 to display the image data transmitted from the server 807.

The central control unit 867 is a control unit for controlling the operation of the audio device control unit 864 and the video processing unit 866, and data transmission / reception performed between the front cordless handset 802, the server 807, and the delivery box 804. The central control unit 867 can be configured by the same hardware as the central control unit 827.

The central control unit 867 generates an unlocking signal for unlocking the door 841 of the delivery box 804 and transmits the signal to the delivery box 804 when the visitor is verified as a delivery agent. The operation may be performed by the central control unit 827 of the entrance cordless handset 802.

When the central control unit 867 receives an image acquisition signal or an alarm output signal from the operation unit 865, the central control unit 867 transmits the signal to the server 807.

The communication IF 868 is a device or interface that enables communication with the server 807. The communication IF 868 and the server 807 can communicate with each other via an Internet line or the like.

As shown in FIG. 27, the server 807 includes a storage unit 871, a video processing unit 872, a control unit 873, and a communication IF (interface) 874. The server 807 is, for example, a cloud server.

The storage unit 871 has a storage area capable of storing various electric signals, audio data, sound data, image data, and the like.

The video processing unit 872 can be configured with the same hardware as the video processing unit 826. The video processing unit 872 can perform image analysis on the image data captured by the camera 821. The video processing unit 872 transmits the analysis result to the control unit 873.

The control unit 873 is a control unit for controlling the operations of the storage unit 871 and the video processing unit 872 and the transmission and reception of data performed between the entrance terminal 802 and the mobile communication terminal 806. The control unit 873 can be configured with the same hardware as the central control unit 827.

When the control unit 873 receives the open signal from the detection unit 842, based on the open signal, the control unit 873 moves the notification sound data stored in the storage unit 871 to notify the user that the door 841 has been opened. Control to transmit to terminal 806.

When the control unit 873 receives the image acquisition signal from the central control unit 867, the control unit 873 controls the storage unit 871 to transmit image data based on the image acquisition signal.

The communication IF 874 is a device or an interface that enables communication with the entrance terminal 802 or the mobile communication terminal 806. In the present embodiment, the server 807 is connected to the delivery box 804 via the entrance cordless handset 802, but is not limited to this example. The server 807 may be configured to connect directly to the delivery box 804 via the communication IF 874.

FIG. 28 is a sequence diagram showing an operation flow in the intercom system 1 that does not include the electric lock 844 according to the fourth embodiment.

Steps S341 to S342 are the same as steps S311 to S312 and will not be described.

The central control unit 827 of the entrance child device 802 transmits the open signal received from the delivery box 804 to the control unit 873 of the server 807 (step S343). The control unit 873 performs control to transmit notification sound data stored in the storage unit 871 for notifying the user that the door 841 has been opened to the mobile communication terminal 806 (step S344). The central control unit 867 of the mobile communication terminal 806 controls the speaker 863 to output a notification sound based on the notification sound data. As a result, a notification sound is output from the speaker 863 (step S845). The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound.

Further, in the entrance cordless handset 802 that has received the open signal, the central control unit 827 generates a camera drive signal and transmits the camera drive signal to the video processing unit 826. The video processing unit 826 drives the camera 821 based on the camera drive signal (step S346). Further, the central control unit 827 generates a notification sound output signal and transmits the notification sound output signal to the audio device control unit 824. The audio device control unit 824 outputs a notification sound from the speaker 823 based on the notification sound output signal (step S346). The notification sound may include, for example, a message such as “Start shooting now”.

When the camera 821 starts imaging, the camera 821 sends the captured data to the video processing unit 826. The video processing unit 826 transmits the imaging data to the central control unit 827. The central control unit 827 transmits the imaging data as a video signal to the control unit 873 (step S347). The control unit 873 controls the storage unit 871 to store (record) the imaging data (step S348).

The user who has heard the notification sound in step S345 inputs an operation (monitor request operation) for displaying the imaging data on the display unit 861 to the operation unit 865 in order to monitor the visitor (step S349). Based on the monitor request operation, the central control unit 867 generates an image acquisition signal and transmits it to the server 807 (step S350).

The control unit 873 of the server 807 controls the storage unit 871 to transmit imaging data to the control unit 873 based on the received image acquisition signal. The storage unit 871 transmits imaging data based on the image acquisition signal to the control unit 873. The control unit 873 transmits the imaging data to the central control unit 867 (Step S351).

The central control unit 867 transmits the received imaging data to the video processing unit 866. The video processing unit 866 displays the imaging data on the display unit 861 (step S352).

When the user determines from the image displayed on the display unit 861 that the door 841 has been opened for the purpose of mischief, the user performs an operation for causing the speaker 823 to output a message including a warning to the visitor, a warning sound, or the like ( Alarm output operation) is input to the operation unit 865 (step S353). Based on the alarm output operation, the central control unit 867 generates an alarm output signal and transmits the signal to the server 807 (step S354). The control unit 873 of the server 807 transmits an alarm output signal to the entrance unit 802 (step S355).

When central control unit 827 of entrance cordless handset 802 receives the alarm output signal, central control unit 827 controls audio device control unit 824 to output an alarm based on the signal from speaker 823 (step S356). ).

FIG. 29 is a sequence diagram showing an operation flow in the intercom system 801 including the electric lock 844 according to the fourth embodiment. A visitor is different from the flow shown in FIG. 28 in that the electric lock 844 needs to be unlocked before the door 841 is opened. A visitor (a courier company) who goes to the resident's house keeps pressing the call button provided on the entrance cordless handset 802 for a certain period of time (step S321). Thereby, the central control unit 827 switches the entrance cordless handset 802 to the home delivery mode. In addition, the central control unit 827 generates a camera drive signal. The central control unit 827 transmits the camera drive signal to the video processing unit 826. When the video processing unit 826 receives the camera drive signal, the camera 821 is driven (step S322). At this time, a message such as “Starting shooting from now on” may be issued from the speaker 823.

When the camera 821 is driven, the camera 821 can read an image indicating that the visitor is a home delivery company. At this time, it may be configured to output a message from the speaker 823, such as “Please put the invoice on the camera”. The visitor causes the camera 821 to read an image indicating that the visitor is a courier. For example, when the camera 821 reads an invoice such as a courier slip, the visitor entrusts the invoice to the camera 821 (step S323). The camera 821 captures the invoice.
Here, the example of identifying whether or not the visitor is a courier company from the layout of the invoice entry frame has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a two-dimensional code or a bar code indicating that the visitor is a courier may be used.

The entrance cordless handset 802 transmits data captured by the camera 821 to the central control unit 827. The central control unit 827 transmits the image data as a video signal to the server 807 (step S324).

The control unit 873 of the server 807 transmits the received image data to the video processing unit 872. The video processing unit 872 transmits the received image data to the storage unit 871. The storage unit 871 stores (records) the image data (step S325). The video processing unit 872 analyzes image data captured by the camera 821.

The video processing unit 872 analyzes whether the invoice is a courier slip or the like from the layout of the invoice entry frame included in the image data received from the front door 802 (step S325). If the invoice is a courier slip or the like, the video processing unit 872 generates a verification signal and transmits it to the front door 802 (step S326). When receiving the verification signal, the central control unit 827 of the entrance cordless handset 802 generates an unlocking signal and transmits the unlocking signal to the delivery box 804 (step S327). If the visitor cannot be verified as a delivery agent, an artificial voice or alarm sound based on the data stored in the voice device control unit 824 is output by the speaker 823.

The delivery box 804 that has received the unlock signal unlocks the electric lock 844 (step S328). The door 841 can be opened and closed.

When the video processing unit 872 of the server 807 transmits a verification signal to the entrance slave 802, the control unit 873 generates an unlock notification signal and transmits the signal to the mobile communication terminal 806 (step S329). When the central control unit 867 of the mobile communication terminal 806 receives the signal, the central control unit 867 controls the audio device control unit 864 to output a notification sound from the speaker 863 (step S330). The notification sound is for notifying the user that the electric lock 844 has been unlocked. The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound.

When the electric lock 844 is unlocked (step S328), the delivery company can open the door 841 of the delivery box 804. The delivery company can open the door 841 (step S341) and put the delivery item in the accommodation space of the delivery box 804.

The operation after the delivery company opens the door 841 of the delivery box 804 (steps S341 to S356) is the same as that when the delivery box 804 does not include the electric lock 844, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, an intercom system 801 according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 30 is a functional block diagram of an intercom system 801 according to the fifth embodiment.

The interphone system 801 according to the fifth embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that it includes a mobile communication terminal 806 and a server 807 in addition to the entrance slave unit 802, the interphone master unit 805, and the delivery box 804. Further, the interphone system 801 according to the fifth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that it includes an interphone master 805 in addition to the entrance cordless handset 802, the mobile communication terminal 806, the server 807, and the delivery box 804. Yes. As shown in FIG. 30, the intercom system 801 according to the fifth embodiment includes an entrance handset 802, an interphone base unit 805, a mobile communication terminal 806, a server 807, and a delivery box 804. .

The entrance slave unit 802, interphone master unit 805, and delivery box 804 according to the fifth embodiment are the same as the entrance slave unit 802, interphone master unit 805, and delivery box 804 according to the third embodiment. Further, the mobile communication terminal 806 and the server 807 according to the fifth embodiment are the same as the mobile communication terminal 806 and the server 807 according to the fourth embodiment. However, the communication IF 828 and the communication IF 858 are different from the third embodiment in that they are also connected to the communication IF 874. Further, the communication IF 843 may also be configured to be connected to the communication IF 874.

FIG. 31 is a sequence diagram showing a flow of operations in the intercom system 801 that does not include the electric lock 844 according to the fifth embodiment.

Since steps S381 to S383 are the same as steps S311 to S313, description thereof is omitted.

The central control unit 857 of the intercom base unit 805 transmits the open signal received from the delivery box 804 to the server 7 (step S384). The control unit 873 of the server 807 controls to transmit the notification sound data stored in the storage unit 871 for notifying the user that the door 841 has been opened to the mobile communication terminal 806 (step S385). The central control unit 867 controls the speaker 863 to output a notification sound based on the notification sound data. As a result, a notification sound is output from the speaker 863 (step S386). The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound.

Since steps S387 to S390 are the same as steps S314 to S317, description thereof is omitted.
Steps S391 to S396 are the same as steps S347 to S352, and a description thereof will be omitted.
Steps S397 to S399 are the same as steps S318 to S320, and a description thereof will be omitted.
Steps S3100 to S3103 are the same as steps S353 to S356, and a description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 32 is a sequence diagram showing an operation flow in the intercom system 801 including the electric lock 844 according to the fifth embodiment.

Since steps S361 to S369 are the same as steps S301 to S309, description thereof will be omitted.

When the electric lock 844 is unlocked (step S369), the delivery company can open the door 841 of the delivery box 804. The delivery company can open the door 841 (step S381) and put the delivery item in the accommodation space of the delivery box 804.

When the central control unit 857 of the intercom master 805 transmits an unlock signal to the delivery box 804, it generates an unlock notification signal and transmits it to the server 807 (step S370). The control unit 873 of the server 807 transmits the unlock notification signal to the mobile communication terminal 806 (step S371). When the central control unit 867 of the mobile communication terminal 806 receives the signal, the central control unit 867 controls the audio device control unit 864 to output a notification sound from the speaker 863 (step S372). The notification sound is for notifying the user that the electric lock 844 has been unlocked. The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound.

The operation after the delivery company opens the door 841 of the delivery box 804 (steps S381 to S3103) is the same as the case where the delivery box 804 does not include the electric lock 844, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

According to the configuration of the third to fifth embodiments, when the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is opened, a notification sound that informs the resident that the door 841 has been opened is output from the speaker 853 of the interphone master unit 805. Is done. For this reason, the resident can know that the door 841 has been opened, and can take some measures.
As described above, according to the configurations of the third to fifth embodiments, it is possible to provide the intercom system 801 that can suppress the influence on the resident due to the mischief to the delivery box 804.

According to the configuration of the third to fifth embodiments, when the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is opened, the resident is notified as a notification sound. For this reason, the resident can know that the door 841 of the delivery box 804 has been opened without monitoring the terminal 803.

Further, according to the configurations of the third to fifth embodiments, when the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is opened, the speaker 823 of the front door 802 may include a message such as “Starting shooting”. A notification sound is output. For this reason, mischief can be suppressed more effectively for those who have opened the door 841 for mischief.

Further, according to the configurations of the third to fifth embodiments, when the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is opened, the camera 821 starts to image the visitor. For this reason, the person who opened the door 841 can be specified. Further, when imaging data is stored (recorded), the imaging data can be evidence that the person has opened the door 841. For this reason, it can suppress that the door 841 is opened for the purpose of mischief.

Further, according to the configurations of the third to fifth embodiments, when the delivery box 804 includes the electric lock 844, the door 841 is opened only when it is verified that the visitor is a delivery company. Can do. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the door 841 from being opened by a mischievous visitor.

Further, according to the configurations of the third to fifth embodiments, when the resident determines that the visitor intends to open the delivery box for the purpose of mischief, by operating the operation unit 855, An alarm or sound can be output from the speaker 823 of 802. For this reason, it can suppress that the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is opened by the visitor for mischief.

In the third to fifth embodiments, the resident performs a warning output operation so that a message including a warning to a visitor, a warning sound, and the like are output from the speaker 823. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. . For example, if an image indicating that a visitor is a courier is not deceived by the camera 821 for a certain period of time, a message including a warning to the visitor, a warning sound, etc. are automatically output from the speaker 823. May be. Further, when a certain time elapses, the delivery mode in the front door 802 is canceled.

(Sixth embodiment)
FIG. 33 is a sequence diagram showing an operation flow in the intercom system 801 including the electric lock 844 according to the sixth embodiment. Steps S421 to S431 are the same as steps S321 to S331 shown in FIG.

After the electric lock 844 is unlocked, the delivery agent opens the door 841 of the delivery box 804 (step S431). When the door 841 is opened, the detection unit 842 transmits a signal (open signal) indicating that the door 841 has been opened to the server 807 (step S432).

Receiving the opening signal, the control unit 873 of the server 807 controls to transmit the notification sound data stored in the storage unit 871 for notifying the user that the door 841 has been opened to the mobile communication terminal 806 (step). S433). The central control unit 867 of the mobile communication terminal 806 controls the audio device control unit 864 to output a notification sound based on the notification sound data from the speaker 863 (step S434). The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound.

In addition, when the entrance cordless handset 802 transmits an unlocking signal to the delivery box 804 (step S427), the central control unit 827 generates a camera driving signal and transmits the camera driving signal to the video processing unit 826. The video processing unit 826 drives the camera 821 based on the camera drive signal (step S435). Further, the central control unit 827 generates a notification sound output signal and transmits the notification sound output signal to the audio device control unit 824. The audio device control unit 824 outputs a notification sound from the speaker 823 based on the notification sound output signal (step S435). The notification sound may include, for example, a message such as “Start shooting now”.

When the camera 821 starts imaging, the camera 821 sends the captured data to the video processing unit 826. The video processing unit 826 transmits the imaging data to the central control unit 827. The central control unit 827 transmits the imaging data as a video signal to the control unit 873 (step S436). The control unit 873 controls the storage unit 871 to store (record) the imaging data (step S437).

Since steps S438 to S445 are the same as steps S349 to S356 shown in FIG. 29, the description thereof is omitted.

In the sixth embodiment described above, when the image processing unit 872 transmits a verification signal, which is one of the signals for unlocking the electric lock 844, to the entrance unit 802, and from the detection unit 842, When the signal is transmitted to the control unit 873 of the server 807, a notification sound is emitted from the speaker 863 of the mobile communication terminal 806, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, steps S831 to S834 may be omitted.

(Seventh embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the intercom system 801 according to the seventh embodiment will be described.

FIG. 34 is a sequence diagram showing an operation flow in the intercom system 801 including the electric lock 844 according to the seventh embodiment.

Since steps S451 to S459 are the same as steps S301 to S309, description thereof will be omitted.

When the central control unit 857 of the intercom master 805 transmits an unlock signal to the delivery box 804, it generates an unlock notification signal and transmits it to the server 807 (step S460). The control unit 873 of the server 807 transmits the signal to the mobile communication terminal 806 (step S461). When receiving the signal, the central control unit 867 of the mobile communication terminal 806 controls the audio device control unit 864 to output a notification sound from the speaker 863 (step S462). The notification sound is for notifying the user that the electric lock 844 has been unlocked. The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound.

After the electric lock 844 is unlocked (step S459), the delivery company opens the door 841 of the delivery box 804 (step S463). When the door 841 is opened, the detection unit 842 transmits a signal (open signal) indicating that the door 841 has been opened to the central control unit 857 of the intercom master 805 (step S464). The central control unit 857 that has received the open signal controls the audio device control unit 854 to output a notification sound from the speaker 853 (step S465). The notification sound is for notifying the resident that the door 841 has been opened. The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound. Furthermore, when the central control unit 857 receives an open signal from the detection unit 842, the central control unit 857 generates a camera drive signal. The central control unit 857 transmits the opening signal and the camera drive signal to the entrance slave unit 802 (step S466). Thereby, the camera 821 is driven (step S467). Further, based on the open signal, a message such as “I will start shooting now” is issued from the speaker 823 (step S467).
Further, the detection unit 842 transmits an open signal to the control unit 873 of the server 807 (step S468). The control unit 873 transmits the open signal to the central control unit 867 of the mobile communication terminal 806 (step S469). The central control unit 867 that has received the open signal controls the audio device control unit 864 to output a notification sound from the speaker 863 (step S470). The notification sound is for notifying the resident that the door 841 has been opened. The notification sound may be a buzzer sound or a message sound.

Steps S471 to S472 are the same as steps S316 to S317, and a description thereof will be omitted.
Steps S473 to S478 are the same as steps S436 to S441, and a description thereof will be omitted.
Since steps S479 to S481 are the same as steps S318 to S320, description thereof will be omitted.
Since steps S482 to S485 are the same as steps S442 to S445, description thereof will be omitted.

In the seventh embodiment described above, when the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is opened, a notification sound is generated from the speaker 853 of the intercom master 805 and the speaker 863 of the mobile communication terminal 806. I can't. For example, each step from step S463 to S470 may be omitted.

According to the configuration of the third to seventh embodiments, the delivery box 804 is provided with the electric lock 844. Therefore, the delivery box 804 cannot be opened unless the electric lock 844 is unlocked. When a signal for unlocking the electric lock 844 is generated, the terminal 803 notifies the resident that the electric lock 844 has been unlocked. Therefore, the resident can recognize a visitor who intends to open the delivery box 804 for the purpose of mischief at the stage when the electric lock 844 is unlocked. As a result, the resident can take some measures against a visitor trying to open the delivery box 804 for mischief purposes.
As described above, according to the configurations of the third to seventh embodiments, it is possible to prevent the delivery box 804 from being opened for mischief and to suppress the influence on the residents due to the mischief to the delivery box 804. A simple intercom system 801 can be provided.

Further, according to the configuration of the third to seventh embodiments, the notification that the electric lock 844 has been unlocked is made by a notification sound, so that the resident does not need to monitor the terminal 803 and the electric lock 844 can be obtained. Can know that has been unlocked.

In addition, according to the configuration of the third to seventh embodiments, when a signal for unlocking the electric lock 844 is generated, the camera 821 included in the entrance cordless handset 802 starts photographing the visitor. For this reason, the visitor when the electric lock 844 is unlocked can be specified. In addition, if the imaging data is configured to be stored, evidence indicating that the visitor has unlocked the electric lock 844 can be left.

Moreover, according to the configuration of the third to seventh embodiments, the electric lock 844 of the delivery box 804 is unlocked only when the visitor is a delivery company. For this reason, it is possible to further prevent the electric lock 844 from being unlocked by a mischievous visitor.

Also, according to the configuration of the third to seventh embodiments, a notification sound is notified from the terminal 803 when the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is opened. Therefore, the resident can know whether or not the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is actually opened after the electric lock 844 is unlocked.

Further, according to the configuration of the third to seventh embodiments, when the resident determines that the visitor is trying to open the delivery box 804 for the purpose of mischief, the entrance unit is operated by operating the operation unit 855. An alarm or sound can be output from the speaker 823 of the machine 802. For this reason, it can suppress that the door 841 of the delivery box 804 is opened by the visitor for mischief.

In the third to seventh embodiments, a message, warning sound, or the like including a warning to a visitor is output from the speaker 823 when the resident performs a warning output operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. . For example, if an image indicating that a visitor is a courier is not deceived by the camera 821 for a certain period of time, a message including a warning to the visitor, a warning sound, etc. are automatically output from the speaker 823. May be. Further, when a certain time elapses, the delivery mode in the front door 802 is canceled.

In addition, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, A deformation | transformation, improvement, etc. are possible suitably. In addition, the material, shape, dimension, numerical value, form, number, location, and the like of each component in the above-described embodiment are arbitrary and are not limited as long as the present invention can be achieved.

This application includes Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-033332 filed on Feb. 27, 2018, Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-033333 filed on Feb. 27, 2018, and Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-033334 filed on Feb. 27, 2018. No., Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-033335 filed on Feb. 27, 2018, and Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-033336 filed on Feb. 27, 2018, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. .

Claims

An operation unit capable of calling operation;
A camera,
With a microphone,
Speakers,
A doorbell comprising: a control unit connected to the operation unit, the camera, the microphone, and the speaker, and capable of directly or indirectly communicating with an external device in which delivery item information relating to a delivery item is recorded; ,
The control unit acquires the delivery information from the external device and, based on the delivery information, sends a delivery notification of the delivery to an information terminal associated with a resident of the house to which the doorbell is attached. A doorbell that is configured to transmit.
The control unit is configured to receive a reply notification from the information terminal that has received the delivery notification, and to perform an automatic receiving operation for automatically receiving the delivery based on the reply notification. Item 1. The doorbell according to Item 1.
The doorbell according to claim 2, wherein the automatic reception operation includes at least one of voice guidance from the speaker and transmission of an automatic receipt to the external device.
An operation unit capable of calling operation;
A camera,
With a microphone,
Speakers,
A doorbell that is connected to the operation unit, the camera, the microphone, and the speaker, and that can communicate with an external device in which delivery information about the delivery is recorded;
The control unit is a doorbell configured to change an imaging range of the camera based on the delivery information.
The doorbell according to claim 4, wherein the imaging range includes a vicinity of a lower portion of the doorbell within a predetermined time from a delivery time included in the delivery information, and includes a front portion of the doorbell after the predetermined time has elapsed. .
The control unit transmits an image of the delivery image captured by the camera within a certain time from the delivery time of the delivery item to an information terminal associated with the doorbell based on the delivery item information. The doorbell according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the doorbell is configured as described above.
The control unit is configured to transmit an alarm indicating that the delivery item is not included in the image to the information terminal when it is determined that the delivery item has disappeared from the image. 6. The doorbell according to 6.
When it is determined that the delivery item has disappeared from the image, the control unit is configured to report an alarm sound indicating that the delivery item is not included in the image from the speaker. Item 8. The doorbell according to Item 6 or 7.
The control unit is configured to transmit a delivery notification of the delivery to an information terminal associated with the doorbell based on the delivery information, and from the information terminal that has received the delivery notification. Receiving a reply notification, and configured to perform an automatic receiving operation for automatically receiving the delivery based on the reply notification;
The doorbell according to any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the delivery time includes a time at which the automatic reception operation is performed.
Doorbell,
The key to open the entrance door,
A key box capable of storing the key,
At least one of the doorbell or the key box is a key management system including a camera capable of reading a two-dimensional code,
A key management system in which a closed state of the key box is released by reading a two-dimensional code embedded with password information for releasing the closed state of the key box by the camera.
Doorbell,
The key to open the entrance door,
A key box capable of storing the key,
The doorbell is
A camera that can capture the faces of visitors,
A storage unit capable of storing face information;
A determination unit that compares an image captured by the camera with the face information stored in the storage unit and determines whether or not they are the same person,
The doorbell is communicable with the keybox;
A key management system in which the closed state of the key box is released when the determination unit determines that a person shown in the image matches a person associated with the face information.
Doorbell,
The key to open the entrance door,
A key box capable of storing the key,
The doorbell is
A fingerprint recognition unit capable of reading a visitor's fingerprint;
A storage unit capable of storing fingerprint information;
A judgment unit that collates the fingerprint read by the fingerprint recognition unit with the fingerprint information stored in the storage unit and determines whether or not they are the same person,
The doorbell is communicable with the keybox;
When the determination unit determines that the fingerprint read by the fingerprint recognition unit matches the fingerprint information stored in the storage unit, the key box is released from the closed state. Management system.
Doorbell,
The key to open the entrance door,
A key box capable of storing the key,
The doorbell has an operation unit capable of inputting password information for releasing the closed state of the key box,
A key management system in which a closed state of the key box is released when a predetermined password is input to the operation unit.
The key management system according to claim 13, wherein the predetermined password is changed when a predetermined time elapses.
The entrance door has a sensor that detects that the entrance door has been opened, and a notification unit that notifies the resident's terminal that the entrance door has been opened,
Further, the doorbell is communicable with the entrance door and the resident's terminal via a network, and when the sensor detects that the entrance door has been opened, the notifying unit detects the resident's terminal. The key management system according to any one of claims 10 to 14, which notifies the notification to that effect.
The doorbell includes a camera;
The key management system according to any one of claims 10 to 15, wherein the camera of the doorbell starts imaging when the closed state of the key box is released.
The key management system according to any one of claims 10 to 16, wherein when the closed state of the key box is released, the resident terminal is notified that the closed state of the key box is released.
The doorbell includes a camera;
When the resident's terminal is informed that the closed state of the key box has been released, the doorbell releases the image captured by the camera of the doorbell after the closed state of the key box is released. The key management system according to claim 17, which is transmitted to the terminal of a resident.
Furthermore, a key management system having a home camera installed in a resident's house,
The key management system according to any one of claims 10 to 18, wherein when the entrance door is opened, the in-home camera starts imaging.
The key management system according to claim 10 or 11, wherein when the key is not stored in the key box and the key is stored in the key box, the camera of the doorbell images a visitor.
The key box is provided with a camera that can image visitors.
The camera according to any one of claims 10 to 20, wherein when the key is not stored in the key box and the key is stored in the key box, the camera of the key box images a visitor. The key management system described.
The entrance cordless handset operated by the visitor,
A terminal responding to a call from the entrance cordless handset;
A delivery box capable of storing delivery items;
In the intercom system in which the entrance cordless handset, the terminal, and the delivery box are communicable,
The delivery box has a door and a detection unit that detects an open state of the door,
When the detection unit detects that the door is opened, it transmits an open signal to the terminal,
When the terminal receives the opening signal, the terminal notifies the resident that the door has been opened.
Intercom system.
The intercom system according to claim 22, wherein the notification is performed by generating a notification sound.
The intercom system according to claim 22 or 23, wherein when the detection unit detects the open state of the door, a notification sound for notifying the open state is notified from the entrance cordless handset.
The entrance cordless handset has a camera,
When the detection unit detects the open state of the door, the camera starts shooting.
The intercom system according to any one of claims 22 to 24.
The delivery box includes an electric lock for keeping the door closed;
The entrance cordless handset has a camera,
The said electric lock is unlocked when the said entrance cordless handset detects that the image which shows that a visitor is a courier company was image | photographed by the said camera, The electric lock is unlocked. Intercom system.
The terminal includes an operation unit for outputting an alarm or sound from the entrance cordless handset,
27. The intercom system according to any one of claims 22 to 26, wherein an alarm or a sound is output from the entrance cordless handset by an operation via the operation unit.
The entrance cordless handset operated by the visitor,
A terminal responding to a call from the entrance cordless handset;
A delivery box capable of storing delivery items;
In the intercom system in which the entrance cordless handset, the terminal, and the delivery box are communicable,
The delivery box has a door and an electric lock for keeping the door closed.
When a signal for unlocking the electric lock is generated, the terminal notifies the resident that the electric lock has been unlocked.
Intercom system.
The intercom system according to claim 28, wherein the notification is performed by generating a notification sound.
The entrance cordless handset has a camera,
When the signal is generated, the camera starts shooting.
30. An intercom system according to claim 28 or 29.
The entrance cordless handset has a camera,
The intercom according to any one of claims 28 to 30, wherein the signal is generated when the entrance cordless handset detects that an image indicating that a visitor is a courier is captured by the camera. system.
The delivery box has a detection unit for detecting the open state of the door,
The intercom system according to any one of claims 28 to 31, wherein when the detection unit detects an open state of the door, a notification sound for notifying the open state of the door is notified from the terminal.
The terminal includes an operation unit for outputting an alarm or sound from the entrance cordless handset,
The intercom system according to any one of claims 28 to 32, wherein an alarm or a sound is output from the entrance cordless handset by an operation via the operation unit.